Dystocia
Last revised by David Luong
on 19 Jun 2021
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Luong D, Goel A, Sandhyala A, et al. Dystocia. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 13 Jan 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-15269
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6 Oct 2011,
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Last revised:
19 Jun 2021,
David Luong
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Synonyms:
- Dystocias
The term dystocia in obstetrics means a "difficult birth".
There can be many types of dystocia which include:
References
- 1. Compton AA. Soft tissue and pelvic dystocia. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 1987;30 (1): 69-76. - Pubmed citation
- 2. Spörri S, Thoeny HC, Raio L et-al. MR imaging pelvimetry: a useful adjunct in the treatment of women at risk for dystocia? AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2002;179 (1): 137-44. AJR Am J Roentgenol (full text) - Pubmed citation
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