Pulmonary imaging during pregnancy.
The diagnosis of pulmonary disorders associated with pregnancy is complicated by concerns about maternal/fetal radiation exposure, administration of contrast media, and medicolegal issues. This article reviews diagnostic imaging modalities, radiation exposure policy statements and provides a brief review of radiographic findings in selected pulmonary disorders associated with pregnancy. Clinicians should familiarize themselves with the benefit/risk of imaging modalities. Institution-specific imaging algorithms that minimize maternal/fetal radiation exposure are recommended. Institutional system-wide protocols would minimize confusion among healthcare providers.
Disher
Anthony C
AC
Department of Radiology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee, USA. adisher@mmc.edu
Geary
Franklyn H
FH
D000792:Angiography; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000528:radiation effects*; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012307:Risk Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000009:adverse effects