Prenatal Positioning Flashcards
Radiologic investigation of the nonpregnant uterus, accessory organs, and vagina are denoted by the terms hysterosalpingography, pelvic pneumography, and vaginography.
PRENATAL RADIOGRAPHY
The procedure is performed to determine the size, shape, and position of the uterus and uterine tubes;
Hysterosalpingography
to investigate the patency of the uterine tubes in patients who have been unable to conceive.
Hysterosalpingography
to delineate lesions such as polyps, submucous tumor masses, or fistulous tracts;
Hysterosalpingography
involves the introduction of a radiopaque contrast medium through a uterine cannula.
Hysterosalpingography
which requires the introduction of a gaseous contrast medium directly into the peritoneal cavity
*Pelvic pneumography
rarely performed because of the development of ultrasonic techniques for evaluating the pelvic cavity.
Pelvic pneumography
*is performed to investigate congenital abnormalities, vaginal fistulae, and other pathologic conditions involving the vagina.
Vaginography
*media are used in examinations of the female genital passages.
Various opaque media
The water-soluble contrast media employed for intravenous urography are widely used for
hysterosalpingography and vaginography.
performed by a physician with spot radiographs made while the patient is in the supine position on a fluoroscopic table
Hysterosalpingography
Contrast examination of uterine cavity was 1st performed by
Rindifleisch (1910)
It must not be performed during the week before or after menstruation, when the endometrium is either engorged or denuded.
HysteroSalpingography
It is best carried out mid-cycle, when the possibility of irradiating an unrecognized pregnancy is minimal
• between the 4th and 10th day in a patient with regular 28 days cycle.
Hystero-Salpingography
Examination of the non-gravid/pregnant patient of the uterus and uterine tubes, following injection of CM.
Hystero-Salpingography
•Employed in the investigation of infertility
Hystero-Salpingography
•Hystero Salpingography Preparation?
•Should abstain from intercourse between booking the appointment and time of the examination unless she uses methods of contraception.
•NPO and micturate immediately before the examination
Hystero Salpingography position
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Lithotomy