title: MRI of the female pelvis using vaginal gel.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Vaginal distention with aqueous gel optimizes MRI evaluation of the vaginal walls and outer contours of the cervix. The objective of this pictorial essay is to illustrate the use of vaginal gel for MRI of the female pelvis.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Distention of the vagina with gel is an inexpensive, well-tolerated procedure that may improve MRI evaluation of a variety of gynecologic conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, Medical Center, 200 W Arbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92103-8756, USA.
authors.forename: Michèle A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: Robert F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Mattrey
authors.forename: Stephan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stamato
authors.forename: Claude B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Sirlin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014622:Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies
chemical_list: D014622:Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies