An evaluation of the usefulness of x-ray pelvimetry: Comparison of the Thoms and modified Ball methods with manual pelvimetry
Fine E, Bracken M, Berkowitz R. An evaluation of the usefulness of x-ray pelvimetry: Comparison of the Thoms and modified Ball methods with manual pelvimetry. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1980, 137: 15-20. PMID: 7369283, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9378(80)90378-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultDelivery, ObstetricDystociaFalse Positive ReactionsFemaleFetusHumansLabor PresentationPelvimetryPelvisPregnancyRadiographyRetrospective StudiesRiskConceptsX-ray pelvimetryCephalopelvic disproportionCephalic presentationVaginal deliveryPotential oncogenic riskSafe vaginal deliveryObstetric outcomesVertex presentationPrognostic indicatorFetal irradiationOncogenic riskFull trialPelvimetryManual assessmentHigh ratePelvisPresentationDisproportionDeliveryPatientsBall techniqueDiagnosisTrials