Abdominal wall hot spots in pregnant women

Goodlin, R.C.; Brooks, P.G.

Journal of Reproductive Medicine 32(3): 177-180

1987


ISSN/ISBN: 0024-7758
PMID: 2952793
Document Number: 287807
Using a hand-held infrared temperature sensor, temperatures were recorded for the abdominal wall in antenatal patients at 35 + weeks' gestations. The inguinal and periumbilical areas appeared to be relative "hot spots" in normal pregnancy. This noninvasive technique may be useful in confirming the diagnosis of chorioamnionitis.

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