title: Computed tomography of the pelvis.
abstract: The computed tomography scan has revealed the location and size of abnormal pelvic masses as an adjunct to other diagnostic studies. We have extended its usefulness by air distension of the bladder, which accommodates to adjacent structures and, therby, highlights abnormalities in its own wall and in other organs. The patients are prepared according to a simple routine. As we attempt further economy and efficiency the cost of each study becomes justified by the information gained.
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010388:Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D014516:Ureteral Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging