Abstract
Imaging the reproductive tract is indicated in numerous clinical situations, most commonly during an infertility evaluation. Several imaging modalities are available for the clinician to assess the reproductive tract, each with distinct advantages and disadvantages. Because plain radiography is currently of limited value for imaging the reproductive tract, the more common modalities used are ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computed tomography (CT).
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Mellinger, B.C. (1997). Imaging the Reproductive Tract. In: Hellstrom, W.J.G. (eds) Male Infertility and Sexual Dysfunction. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-1848-7_7
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