Radiologic procedureRatingCommentsRelative radiation level
Ultrasonography of abdomen80
MRI of abdomen and pelvis without contrast media70
CT of abdomen and pelvis with contrast media5Only after other studies without ionizing radiation have been used☢☢☢☢
CT of abdomen and pelvis without contrast media5☢☢☢☢
Radiography of abdomen4To evaluate for bowel perforation☢☢
CT of abdomen and pelvis without and with contrast media2May be helpful in select cases but should be used with caution because of increased radiation dose☢☢☢☢
MRI of abdomen and pelvis without and with contrast media2Because it is unclear how gadolinium-based contrast agents will affect the fetus, these agents should be administered with extreme caution0
Gadolinium-based contrast agents are recommended for use during pregnancy only when there are no alternatives and benefit outweighs risk
Radiography of upper gastrointestinal series with small bowel follow-through2☢☢☢
Radiography with contrast enema2☢☢☢
Gallium 67 scan of abdomen2☢☢☢☢
Technetium 99m white blood cell scan of abdomen and pelvis2☢☢☢☢
Indium 111 white blood cell scan of abdomen and pelvis2☢☢☢☢