Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3254720 | Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology | 2007 | 17 Pages |
Abstract
Imaging of the abdomen for suspected gastrointestinal and hepatic disease during pregnancy is assuming greater importance. Like clinical evaluation, imaging of the abdomen and pelvis is challenging but is vitally important to prevent delayed diagnosis or unnecessary interventions. Also choice of imaging modality is influenced by factors which could impact on fetal safety such as the use of ionising radiation and magnetic resonance imaging. This article discusses important issues in imaging of gastrointestinal and hepatic disease in pregnancy and the puerperium.
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Authors
Philip A. Hodnett, Michael M. Maher,