Pelvimetry: Evaluation of the size of the birth canal or pelvis. Performed by X-ray.
Pelvimetry - An x-ray examination of the pelvic region to determine the capacity and diameter of the pelvis in relation to the expected size of the fetus. This measurement is used to determine if a vaginal birth can be safely attempted.
X-ray pelvimetry to diagnose cephalopelvic disproportion
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Computer tomographic pelvimetry to predict cephalopelvic disproportion ...
MR pelvimetry measurements, analysis of inter- and intra-observer variation.
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Michel SCA, Rake A, Treiber K et al. 2002. MR Obstetric Pelvimetry : Effect of birthing position on pelvic bony dimensions. American Journal of Roentgenology 179: 1063-1067
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one or two feet and legs are in the way, which will jam up while trying to negotiate the pelvic pathway out.
2) An estimated fetal weight of no more than 3800 grams(about 8 pounds), which can be determined by the ultrasound.
3) X-ray pelvimetry to ...
If it is deeply engaged in the pelvis, it is basically impossible for a placenta previa to be present because there is not enough room in the birth canal for both the fetal head and a placenta previa. An x-ray of the pelvis (pelvimetry) can likewise ...
 See also: Pregnancy, Delivery, Vagina, Ovulation, Pelvis
  
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