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 pointsComprehensive guide to ultrasound and congenital foetal anomaliesProvides guidance on accurate scanning and measurement takingCovers diagnostic ultrasound features of all major and common anomaliesIncludes both qualitative and quantitative assessment data
Sonal Panchal MDProfessor, Dubrovnik International University, Dubrovnik, Croatia; Academic Director, Ian Donald Inter-University School of Medical Ultrasound, India
Chapter 1. Normal and Abnormal EmbryoChapter 2. Normal Fetal Anatomy in Second TrimesterChapter 3. Screening for Down’s Syndrome – Clinical PerspectiveChapter 4. Abnormalities of Nervous SystemChapter 5. Facial Abnormalities and Associated SyndromesChapter 6. Non Cardiac Thoracic AbnormalitiesChapter 7. Congenital Cardiac AbnormalitiesChapter 8. Gastrointestinal Tract and Abdominal Wall AbnormalitiesChapter 9. Abnormalities of Fetal Urinary TractChapter 10. Skeletal Dysplasias and Musckuloskeletal AbnormalitiesChapter 11. Abnormalities of Placenta and Umbilical CordChapter 12. Hydrops Fetalis