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• TITLE: Feasibility of Scanopelvimetry in the Medical Imaging Department of the University Hospital of Point “G”

  AUTHORS: Abdoulaye Koné, Moussa Konaté, Youssouf Koné, Moussa Traore, Youssouf Diawara, Ibrahima Coulibaly, Ouncoumba Diarra, Fatoumata Kalapo, Amadou Doumbia, Kassim Sidibe, Cheick Oumar Touré, Oumar Aba Ata, Mody A. Camara, Mamadou Sima, Coulibaly Salia, Mahamadou Diallo, Adama Diaman Keita, Siaka Sidibé

  KEYWORDS: Scanopelvimetry, Prognosis, Magnin Index, Delivery

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Medical Imaging, Vol.12 No.3, September 27, 2022

  ABSTRACT: Purpose: The purpose of our study was to describe the technique of scanopelvimetry used in the radiology department of the Point G University Hospital, to specify the indications of scanopelvimetry in the department and to evaluate the cost of radiopelvimetry. Patients and Method: This was a prospective, cross-sectional study that took place over a 12-month period from January 1 to December 31, 2018. It focused on pregnant women in whom scanopelvimetry was performed in the medical imaging department of Point G University Hospital during the study period. Results: Out of 8615 CT examinations performed in the radiology department, we collected 65 cases of scanopelvimetry, i.e., 0.7% of the CT examinations. Primigravida and paucigravida dominated the study (40% each). In 60% of the pregnant women the height was less than 150 cm. The most frequent indication for CT scanning was clinical pelvic narrowing (50%). In 80% of the cases, the scanopelvimetry was performed after 37 weeks of amenorrhea. A predominance of narrowing of the superior strait was noted (40%). 4.6% of the pregnant women had a Magnin index of less than 20. CT scanopelvimetry is a feasible examination in our context but the level of demand is low because of the high cost of the examination (49500 fca). Conclusion: In light of the results obtained, we can say that CT pelvimetry allows us to predict the probable route of delivery and thus we can reduce the risk of fetomaternal morbidity and mortality to improve maternal and child health.