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01-05-2017 | Pictorial Essay

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

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

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 5/2017

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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Title: Imaging in the post-partum period: clinical challenges, normal findings, and common imaging pitfalls
Authors: Attor Al-Muzrakchi
Noorulhuda Jawad
Mary Crofton
Shahla Ahmed
Elizabeth Dick
Wladyslaw Gedroyc
Nishat Bharwani
Publication date: 01-05-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Abdominal Radiology / Issue 5/2017
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-017-1090-y

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