MRI of the female pelvis using vaginal gel.
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.
Brown
Michèle A
MA
Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, Medical Center, 200 W Arbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92103-8756, USA.
Mattrey
Robert F
RF
Stamato
Stephan
S
Sirlin
Claude B
CB
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
D014622:Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies