[Pelvimetry in Norwegian maternity departments].

A questionnaire was sent to 39 maternity departments in Norway. We asked about indications for and use of pelvimetry in the department. 36 departments returned the filled in questionnaire. This paper presents the results of the survey together with a brief discussion of possible harmful effects of pelvimetry. The results show that in Norway every pregnant woman has access to pelvimetry, but there is wide variation as regards the indications and which limits to use. Many obstetricians doubt the value of pelvimetry, especially in vertex presentation. Some are still concerned about the possible harmful effect of ionising radiography. All maternity departments should critically discuss their use of pelvimetry. In the future other methods should replace pelvimetry so that mother and foetus will no longer be exposed to ionising radiography.