Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Pelvimetry

Measurement of the dimensions and capacity of the pelvis. It includes cephalopelvimetry (measurement of fetal head size in relation to maternal pelvic capacity), a prognostic guide to the management of LABOR, OBSTETRIC associated with disproportion.

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Measurement of the dimensions and capacity of the pelvis. It includes cephalopelvimetry (measurement of fetal head size in relation to maternal pelvic capacity), a prognostic guide to the management of LABOR, OBSTETRIC associated with disproportion.

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7 entry terms
  • Pelvimetries
  • Cephalopelvic Proportion
  • Cephalopelvimetry
  • Cephalopelvic Proportions
  • Cephalopelvimetries
  • Proportion, Cephalopelvic
  • Proportions, Cephalopelvic

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E01w.370.378.605w
  2. E01w.370.600w.024w.690w
  3. E05.041w.690w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Pelvimetry. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010387. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010387
  2. Pelvimetry. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelvimetry
  3. Pelvimetry. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7161812