Imaging of gastrointestinal and hepatic diseases during pregnancy.
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Department of Radiology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.Issue Date
2012-02-03T15:16:26ZMeSH
*Diagnostic ImagingFemale
Gastrointestinal Diseases/*diagnosis
Humans
Liver Diseases/*diagnosis
Postpartum Period
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications/*diagnosis
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Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2007;21(5):901-17.Journal
Best practice & research. Clinical gastroenterologyDOI
10.1016/j.bpg.2007.05.003PubMed ID
17889815Abstract
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.Language
engISSN
1521-6918 (Print)1521-6918 (Linking)
ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1016/j.bpg.2007.05.003