| Urologic radiology during pregnancy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17145357 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The pregnant patient presents a unique diagnostic challenge to the urologist because the well-being of both the mother and fetus must be considered. Radiation exposure to the fetus during gestation presents risks such as cell death and teratogenic effects, carcinogenesis, and genetic effects, which must be considered when selecting diagnostic tests. However, with the exercise of good clinical judgment and the use of the armamentarium of diagnostic imaging modalities available, the pregnant patient can be managed with minimal, if any radiation exposure to the fetus. |
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Authors:
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Kevin R Loughlin |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Urologic clinics of North America Volume: 34 ISSN: 0094-0143 ISO Abbreviation: Urol. Clin. North Am. Publication Date: 2007 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-12-05 Completed Date: 2007-02-27 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0423221 Medline TA: Urol Clin North Am Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 23-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Urology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 45 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA. kloughlin@partners.org |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Algorithms* Diagnostic Imaging* Female Humans Practice Guidelines as Topic Pregnancy Urography* |
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