Pelvimetry by magnetic resonance imaging. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Sagittal and transverse multisection magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in 10 patients was used to obtain dimensions of the maternal pelvis, determine fetal position, and examine maternal and fetal soft tissues. Dimensions were measured with less than 1% instrument error, and bony landmarks were readily identified. MR pelvimetry is an accurate technique for obtaining traditional pelvimetric measurements without exposure to ionizing radiation. These techniques can be further used to investigate soft-tissue dystocia and obstructed labor.

publication date

  • May 1, 1985

Research

keywords

  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Pelvic Bones

Identity

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.2214/ajr.144.5.947

PubMed ID

  • 3872578

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 144

issue

  • 5