A computerized aid to Ball pelvimetry.
A computer program is presented that will generate a table of capacities and volumes for use with the Ball technique for cephalopelvimetry. The technique of Ball pelvimetry is reviewed and directions for use are described. This table may be produced on any medium or large-scale digital computer equipped with a FORTRAN compiler and a standard page printer. Its use eliminates many errors inherent in previous methods of volume computation. Physician acceptance has been excellent.
D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods; D003201:Computers; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010387:Pelvimetry / Q000379:methods*; D010388:Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011247:Pregnancy; D011859:Radiography