Textbook of Fetal Abnormalities

Fetal anomalies are generally diagnosed through the interpretation of radiological images, either by the radiologist, obstetrician or gynaecologist. Decisions regarding the termination of pregnancy are made by the consultant based upon the correct interpretation of these images. In cases of difficulty, the clinician will need to refer to a source of illustrative material and interpretative text in order to make the right decision. The book is a highly illustrated text covering the diagnostic imaging of fetal abnormalities. It takes a practical approach to the subject, taking the reader step by step through the problems involved and guiding them to the correct diagnosis. Written by experts in the field, Textbook of Fetal Abnormalities provides the most current, up-to-date information on antenatal diagnosis. The book is not a textbook of fetal medicine, concentrating as it does on the radiological diagnosis of abnormalities. Features: * Gives clear, step-by-step guidance on the detection, interpretation and management of fetal abnormalities * This comprehensive and authoritative text will help the practitioner provide a rapid and reliable diagnosis. * The use of algorithms and management strategies means that this textbook not only describes the features of abnormalities but also describes how to arrive at a diagnosis.

Table of Contents:
Introduction, Safety of Ultrasound, The Routine Fetal Anomaly Scan, First Trimester Diagnosis of Fetal Abnormalities, Disorders of Amniotic Fluid, Cranial Abnormalities, Spinal Abnormalities, Cardiac Abnormalities, Diagnosis and Treatment of Fetal Arrhythmias, Pulmonary Abnormalities, Abdominal Wall Abnormalities, Skeletal Abnormalities, Urinary Tract Abnormalities, Ultrasound Diagnosis of Chromosomal Disease, Abnormalities of the Face and Neck, Abnormalities of Twin Pregnancies, Non-immune Fetal Hydrops, Intra-uterine Therapy, Abnormalities of the Placenta and Membranes, Fetal Anomalies the Geneticists Approach, Isolated Malformations, Counselling Patients Undergoing Prenatal Tests and Following the Diagnosis of Fetal Abnormality, Neurobehavioural studies.