Authors: Saween K S Thompson Stanford M Goldman Komal B Shah Phebe C Chen Louis K Wagner Frank M Corl Bharat K Raval Shela Sheth Elliot K Fishman Carl M Sandler
Publish Date: 2005/05/03
Volume: 11, Issue: 4, Pages: 199-212
Abstract
The imaging methods used to obtain diagnostic information for pregnant patients presenting with acute nontraumatic maternal illnesses have been reviewed Conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract urinary tract uterus adnexae central nervous system and chest have been investigated via a variety of imaging methods which include ultrasound computed tomography CT magnetic resonance imaging MRI intravenous pyelography IVP angiography and fluoroscopy The method of choice application and safety to the mother and fetus are considered for investigation of each condition
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