68# PROLAPSE OF THE VAGINA. 



back as far as possible ; this mancevure stretches the walls of the 

 vagina and removes the folds. 



Where the prolapse is very extensive and the parts greatly swollen 

 it often assists reposition if the lips of the vulva are held open by 

 assistants during the attempts to return the vagina, 



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Fig. 443. — Prolapse (inversion) of the vagina. 



To ensure retention in pregnant animals, trusses are employed, 

 which partly close the vulva. Sauberg's vaginal ring is of the same 

 character as West's clamp, though less perfect ; it consists of a 

 metallic ring, which is passed through the lips of the vulva. When 

 these are not available, a couple of tape sutures may be passed through 

 the vulva. The tape must be thick enough to prevent tearing out 

 or injuring the vagina when it is pressed forwards. In any case 



