Pregnancy 12 Weeks of Gestation with Radiation Exposure

Authors

  • Prakob Wongwai, M.D. Nakhonchaisi Hospital, Nakhon Pathom

Abstract

          A 23 year old Thai woman presented with car accident and fracture of pelvic region in the first trimester of pregnancy. The patient was exposed to multiple x-ray for diagnostic purpose at the time of pre-operation, in the operating room and post operation. Because of no indication for termination of pregnancy, she was followed up and surveillance in the ANC class. The patient delivered a healthy baby without detecting abnormal findings. This paper presents a guideline for the management of radiation exposure during pregnancy from textbooks and journals in order to improve the management for the other similar case.

Author Biography

Prakob Wongwai, M.D., Nakhonchaisi Hospital, Nakhon Pathom

Certified Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Published

2018-07-14

How to Cite

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Wongwai P. Pregnancy 12 Weeks of Gestation with Radiation Exposure. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Jul. 14 [cited 2026 Feb. 25];25(2):131-43. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/134449

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Case Report