Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jul 1995
Review Comparative StudyCervical carcinoma: computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging for preoperative staging.
To assess the accuracy of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the evaluation of invasive cervical cancer. ⋯ Compared with CT, MRI offered significantly improved evaluation of tumor size, stromal invasion, and local and regional extent of disease in pre-treatment imaging for cervical cancer.
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To test the hypothesis that bone mineral content (BMC) and density (BMD) are lost during lactation and regained within 6 months after weaning. ⋯ Women lose bone during lactation but gain bone after weaning. Thus, lactation may not result in net bone loss.