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  2. Medical imaging in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    A V/Q scan confers a higher radiation dose to the fetus, while a CTPA confers a much higher radiation dose to the mother's breasts. A review from the United Kingdom in 2005 considered CTPA to be generally preferable in suspected pulmonary embolism in pregnancy because of higher sensitivity and specificity as well as a relatively modest cost. [7]

  3. Pelvimetry - Wikipedia

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    A Cochrane review in 2017 found that there was too little evidence to show whether X-ray pelvimetry is beneficial and safe when the baby is in cephalic presentation. [ 3 ] A review in 2003 came to the conclusion that pelvimetry does not change the management of pregnant women, and recommended that all women should be allowed a trial of labor ...

  4. Pubic symphysis diastasis - Wikipedia

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    An X-ray film obtained in the AP view of the pelvic inlet and outlet will show a marked gap between the pubic bones. [3] A normal pelvis will show a gap that is 4–5 mm. However, in pregnancy the hormonal influences cause relaxation of the connecting ligaments and the bones separate up to 9 mm. A gap measuring greater than 10 mm indicates a ...

  5. These X-rays of pregnant animals are incredibly fascinating - AOL

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    While ultrasounds are common for human, X-rays are typical for animals.

  6. Obstetrics - Wikipedia

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    The deleterious effects of thyroid dysfunction can also extend beyond pregnancy and delivery to affect neurointellectual development in the early life of the child. [39] Demand for thyroid hormones is increased during pregnancy, and may cause a previously unnoticed thyroid disorder to worsen. [citation needed]

  7. This X-ray of a pregnant dog is shocking the Internet - AOL

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    Another user raised concern about taking X-rays of a pregnant animal -- but according to a veterinary hospital employee, it is completely safe. "We actually take x-rays of pregnant dogs all the ...

  8. Radiation exposure - Wikipedia

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    Cancer can also be induced by irradiation, which generally occurs from day 51-280 of pregnancy. [8] Most X-rays occur during the third trimester of pregnancy. [8] There is sparse information on radiation exposure from the first trimester of pregnancy. [8] However, data suggests that the relative risk is 2.7. [8]

  9. Obstetric ultrasonography - Wikipedia

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    Traditional obstetric sonograms are done by placing a transducer on the abdomen of the pregnant woman. One variant, transvaginal sonography, is done with a probe placed in the woman's vagina. Transvaginal scans usually provide clearer pictures during early pregnancy and in obese women.