CT pelvimetry of variant pelvis and child birth prognosis

Effects of child birth preparation classes on parous womens’ attitude toward child birth

Background and Objectives: Pregnancy includes a temporary stress, and if not managed well, it becomes a prolonged problem which causes the mother and the family great distress. Some results show that training has a significant effect on reducing anxiety, pain and duration of labor. Mothers trained as compared with the control group experienced less pain and anxiety. This study aimed to investig...

Determining the Incidence of Gynecoid Pelvis Using Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography in Nonpregnant Multiparous Women

OBJECTIVES To determine the incidence of gynecoid pelvis by using classical criteria and measured parameters obtained from three-dimensional computed tomography (3D CT) pelvimetry in nonpregnant multiparous women who delivered vaginally. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Our hospital's picture archiving and communication system was reviewed retrospectively. All adult women who had undergone CT examination...

The effect of CT contrast agents on treatment planning and dose calculation in radiation therapy of pelvis cancers

Introduction: Using contrast medium in diagnosis and identifying of an organ from its surrounding tissue is very useful. These contrast mediums alter radiation absorption of studied organs. The aim of this study is to identify the influences of contrast media in treatment planning system of the pelvis.   Materials and Methods: Seven patients with pelvis area ...

Pelvimetry in obstetrics.

Thickening of the renal pelvis: spectrum of CT findings