title: Placenta scintigraphy using markers of the uterine cervix and pelvic skeleton.
abstract: A method of placenta scintigraphy is described which provides a differential diagnosis between total and marginal placenta praevia. The uterine cervix, symphysis and 5th lumbar vertebra are included on the scintigram by means of atraumatic markers. Of 101 examined patients 6 had total placenta praevia and 12 marginal placenta praevia. No incorrect evaluation of the scans or complications occurred. The examination supplements ultrasound scanning in late pregnancy.
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D002584:Cervix Uteri; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010384:Pelvic Bones; D010920:Placenta / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010923:Placenta Previa / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012709:Serum Albumin; D013667:Technetium; D013679:Technology, Radiologic
chemical_list: D012709:Serum Albumin; D013667:Technetium