Diagnostic Imaging of Fetal Anomalies

Written by the world's preeminent authorities on diagnostic ultrasound, this reference guides readers through the use of ultrasound to detect and identify birth defects - including heart malformations, kidney obstructions, intestinal blockages, lung abnormalities, and more. The book offers up-to-dat [...]
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Written by the world's preeminent authorities on diagnostic ultrasound, this reference guides readers through the use of ultrasound to detect and identify birth defects - including heart malformations, kidney obstructions, intestinal blockages, lung abnormalities, and more. The book offers up-to-date advice on what to look for, given a certain risk or clinical history, and how to perform and interpret the ultrasound examination. More than 1,600 images - including full-color throughout - provide a true-to-life view of ultrasound findings. Each anomaly is discussed in an easy-to-follow format that covers characteristic features such as: pathogenesis and etiology; differential diagnosis; prognosis; and management. The book includes brief tables of teratogens and information on genetic markers.