Main description:

This book is a comprehensive guide to ultrasound and congenital foetal anomalies, for obstetricians.

Divided into twelve chapters, the book begins with an introduction to normal and abnormal embryo and foetal anatomy, then provides guidance on accurate scanning and measurement taking to assist understanding of abnormal ultrasound findings.

The following sections discuss diagnostic ultrasound features of all major and common anomalies, differential diagnosis, and prognosis and management strategies. Both qualitative and quantitative assessment data are described in depth.

Authored by a recognised expert in the field, the book is further enhanced by ultrasound images, illustrations and tables.

Key points

Comprehensive guide to ultrasound and congenital foetal anomalies
Provides guidance on accurate scanning and measurement taking
Covers diagnostic ultrasound features of all major and common anomalies
Includes both qualitative and quantitative assessment data

Contents:

Chapter 1. Normal and Abnormal Embryo
Chapter 2. Normal Fetal Anatomy in Second Trimester
Chapter 3. Screening for Down's Syndrome - Clinical Perspective
Chapter 4. Abnormalities of Nervous System
Chapter 5. Facial Abnormalities and Associated Syndromes
Chapter 6. Non Cardiac Thoracic Abnormalities
Chapter 7. Congenital Cardiac Abnormalities
Chapter 8. Gastrointestinal Tract and Abdominal Wall Abnormalities
Chapter 9. Abnormalities of Fetal Urinary Tract
Chapter 10. Skeletal Dysplasias and Musckuloskeletal Abnormalities
Chapter 11. Abnormalities of Placenta and Umbilical Cord
Chapter 12. Hydrops Fetalis