Presentation
X-ray obtained as per hospital's operating room protocol post-Cesarean section with body mass index (BMI) over 35.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
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A fetal monitoring equipment usually attached to the fetal scalp, is observed.
Case Discussion
This image was acquired after the fetus was delivered via Cesarean section.
Another radiograph obtained subsequently confirmed that the monitoring device was not left behind.
Given the radiation effects on embryonic and fetal development, pregnant patients are seldom imaged using ionizing radiation. It is hence rare to obtain an abdominal radiograph with the monitoring equipment present, to prevent irradiating the fetus.
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