Radiation Hazards in Obstetrics

Radiation hazards:
Even though small, the following radiation hazards should be borne in mind:
1. Congenital malformations: There is the danger that X-rays may interfere with the development of the early embryo and give rise to congenital malformations if the mother is exposed to radiation in the first trimester. It is advisable therefore to avoid radiological examination, particularly […]