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Review
. 2024 Jul;49(7):2459-2477.
doi: 10.1007/s00261-024-04367-9. Epub 2024 May 28.

A multimodality review of gynecologic devices in the pelvis

Kaitlin M Zaki-Metias  1 , Barakat Ogunde  2 , Hailey Carruthers  3 , Lisa Deptula  4 , Leslie S Allen  3   5 , Bashir H Hakim  3   5
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Review

A multimodality review of gynecologic devices in the pelvis

Kaitlin M Zaki-Metias et al. Abdom Radiol (NY). 2024 Jul.

Abstract

There are a wide variety of gynecologic devices encountered on pelvic imaging which may not be the focus or primary reason for imaging. Such devices include pessaries, menstrual products, radiation therapy devices, tubal occlusion devices, and contraceptive devices, including intrauterine devices and intravaginal rings. This manuscript offers a comprehensive review of multimodality imaging appearances of gynecologic devices encountered on pelvic imaging and discusses device indications, positioning, and complications.

Keywords: Gynecologic devices; Intrauterine device; Menstrual products; Pessary; Tubal occlusion device.

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