American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 201, Issue 5 , Pages 514.e1-514.e7 , November 2009

Pelvic structure and function at 1 month compared to 7 months by dynamic magnetic resonance after vaginal birth

Presented at the 35th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, New Orleans, LA, March 30-April 1, 2009.

  • Aisha A. Yousuf, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprints: Aisha A. Yousuf, MD, University of Michigan Hospital, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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  • John O.L. DeLancey, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI
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  • Catherine J. Brandon, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI
    • ,
  • Janis M. Miller, PhD

      Affiliations

    • School of Nursing, University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI

Received 29 December 2008 ,Revised 13 May 2009 ,Accepted 23 June 2009.

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 Cite this article as: Yousuf AA, DeLancey JOL, Brandon CJ, et al. Pelvic structure and function at 1 month compared to 7 months by dynamic magnetic resonance after vaginal birth. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2009;201:514.e1-7.

 Supported by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Grant R21 HD 049818. Additional investigator support from the Michigan Specialized Center of Research on Sex and Gender Factors Affecting Women's Health, Grant P50 HD 44406.

PII: S0002-9378(09)00692-9

doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.06.048

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 201, Issue 5 , Pages 514.e1-514.e7 , November 2009

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