| Optimizing transperineal sonographic imaging of the cervix: the hip elevation technique. | |
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PMID: 7877203 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Although transperineal ultrasonography is a valuable technique for imaging the cervix in pregnancy, transperineal imaging can be compromised when bowel gas obscures the external portion of the cervix. To determine if a hip elevation technique could improve visualization of a partially obscured cervix, transperineal scanning was performed with the hips and buttocks elevated on a thick cushion in 23 patients with suboptimal routine transperineal views. The "hips up" maneuver was tolerated by all patients and improved cervical visualization in 19 of 23 cases. We conclude that the simple maneuver of elevating the patient's hips and buttocks on a thick cushion is a useful adjunctive technique to improve transperineal imaging of the cervix when routine transperineal views are compromised by adjacent bowel gas. |
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Authors:
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B S Hertzberg; M A Kliewer; L A Baumeister; P B McNally; C K Fazekas |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine Volume: 13 ISSN: 0278-4297 ISO Abbreviation: J Ultrasound Med Publication Date: 1994 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-04-04 Completed Date: 1995-04-04 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8211547 Medline TA: J Ultrasound Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 933-6; quiz 1009-10 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710. |
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Cervix Uteri
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ultrasonography* Female Gestational Age Hip Humans Posture Pregnancy Ultrasonography, Prenatal* / methods |
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J Ultrasound Med. 1995 May;14(5):334
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