[An MRI study of the normal pelvis in the immediate postpartum period].
OBJECTIVE
To describe the MR findings of the pelvis in the early post-partum period, after vaginal delivery or cesarean section.


METHODS
Fifteen asymptomatic patients were imaged using a 1.5 Tesla MR unit between 1 and 7 days following delivery. Eight patients had a vaginal delivery, and seven patients had a cesarean section.


RESULTS
The following items were evaluated: uterus size, architecture, and contents; uterine and abdominal wall scars; parametrium; peritoneal cavity; ovarian veins.


CONCLUSIONS
MRI provided a good evaluation of the pelvic changes related to pregnancy and delivery. Knowledge of the normal findings should improve diagnosis of early post-partum complications.
Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique, Hôpital Foch, Suresnes.
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Pellerin
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Colau
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Rebibo
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Savey
D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000473:pathology; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010053:Ovary / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000098:blood supply; D010388:Pelvis / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D014599:Uterus / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014621:Vagina / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014680:Veins / Q000033:anatomy & histology
Etude IRM du pelvis normal en post-partum immédiat.