Tag: external pelvimetry

– external pelvimetry
– measuring pelvis size and shape
– predicting success of vaginal delivery
– third trimester of pregnancy
– calipers
– dimensions of the pelvis
– inlet, mid-pelvis, outlet
– limitations of external pelvimetry
– low sensitivity and specificity
– identifying cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD)
– false positive rate
– ultrasound pelvimetry
– clinical assessment
– more reliable methods
– non-invasive method
– evaluating maternal pelvic dimensions
– measuring pelvic landmarks
– calipers or tape measures
– adjunct to traditional methods
– internal pelvimetry
– determining suitability for vaginal delivery
– cesarean section
– limitations of external pelvimetry
– obesity
– fetal position
– pelvic soft tissue
– valuable information
– obstetric care