RT Book, Section
A1 Gupta, Simi
A1 Roman, Ashley S.
A2 DeCherney, Alan H.
A2 Nathan, Lauren
A2 Laufer, Neri
A2 Roman, Ashley S.
SR Print(0)
ID 56965495
T1 Chapter 11. Imaging in Obstetrics
T2 CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Obstetrics & Gynecology, 11e
YR 2013
FD 2013
PB The McGraw-Hill Companies
PP New York, NY
SN 978-0-07-163856-2
LK obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56965495
RD 2024/04/19
AB Technology  for  imaging  in  obstetrics  has  advanced  a  great  deal  over  the  past  decade,  but  the  purpose  remains  the  same:  to  evaluate  the  anatomy  and  well-being  of  the  fetus  and  the  mother.  The  primary  imaging  modality  in  obstetrics  is  the  2-dimensional  (2D)  ultrasound  because  it  is  safe  and  widely  available.  Three-  and  4-dimensional  (3D/4D)  ultrasound  and  magnetic  resonance  imaging  (MRI)  are  also  being  used  in  certain  situations  to  enhance  imaging  techniques,  but  the  cost  of  these  modalities  limits  their  widespread  use.  Finally,  computed  tomography  (CT)  scan  has  limited  utility  because  of  safety  issues  but  may  be  necessary  in  evaluating  certain  maternal  conditions.