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Erschienen in: Abdominal Radiology 5/2017

04.03.2017 | Pictorial Essay

Imaging in the post-partum period: clinical challenges, normal findings, and common imaging pitfalls

verfasst von: Attor Al-Muzrakchi, Noorulhuda Jawad, Mary Crofton, Shahla Ahmed, Elizabeth Dick, Wladyslaw Gedroyc, Nishat Bharwani

Erschienen in: Abdominal Radiology | Ausgabe 5/2017

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Abstract

Complex physiological and biochemical changes occur in women during the post-partum period, many of which are incompletely understood. There are limited descriptions within the medical literature about expected imaging findings during this period and this review aims to illustrate ‘normal’ appearances following vaginal delivery and Cesarean section. We will also discuss some of the pertinent clinical challenges and imaging pitfalls encountered in assessing the post-partum female.
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Metadaten
Titel
Imaging in the post-partum period: clinical challenges, normal findings, and common imaging pitfalls
verfasst von
Attor Al-Muzrakchi
Noorulhuda Jawad
Mary Crofton
Shahla Ahmed
Elizabeth Dick
Wladyslaw Gedroyc
Nishat Bharwani
Publikationsdatum
04.03.2017
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Abdominal Radiology / Ausgabe 5/2017
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Elektronische ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-017-1090-y

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