Hodge, Hugh Lennox

Hodge, Hugh Lennox

(hoj)

U.S. gynecologist, 1796–1873.

Hodge pessary

A pessary used to correct retrodeviations of the uterus.

Hodge plane

A plane running parallel to the pelvic inlet and passing through the second sacral vertebra and the upper border of the os pubis.

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