MR pelvimetry--a practical alternative.
Pelvimetry remains a useful technique as part of the assessment of the term breech pregnancy where vaginal delivery is planned. MR pelvimetry is accurate, well tolerated and shows soft-tissue structures as well as bone. It avoids the potentially carcinogenic effects of ionising radiation and is thought to be completely safe for mother and fetus. A technique of MR pelvimetry is described which uses gradient-echo sequences. This quick, practical method makes minimal inroads into valuable scanning time, and may therefore be considered a potentially cost-effective alternative to conventional pelvimetry.
Wright
A R
AR
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Unit, Newcastle General Hospital, Great Britain.
English
P T
PT
Cameron
H M
HM
Wilsdon
J B
JB
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001946:Breech Presentation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010387:Pelvimetry / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy