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OverviewUltrasound is the main diagnostic tool in the prenatal detection of congenital abnormalities. The Fetal Medicine Foundation has recognized the importance of this tool by setting up a program of training and certification to help establish high standards of scanning on an international scale. Diagnosis of Fetal Abnormalities: The 18-23-Week Scan provides the basis of learning for the theoretical component of this program. The book is a complete, authoritative clinician's textbook on using ultrasound in the prenatal detection of congenital abnormalities. It summarizes the prevalence, etiology, prenatal sonographic features and prognosis for both common and rare fetal abnormalities. Full Product DetailsAuthor: G. Pilu , K.H. NicolaidesPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: CRC Press Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9780367399689ISBN 10: 0367399687 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 05 September 2019 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction. Standard views for examination of the fetus. Central nervous system. Face. Cardiovascular system. Pulmonary abnormalities. Anterior abdominal wall. Gastrointestinal tract. Kidneys and urinary tract. Skeleton. Features of chromosomal defects. Fetal tumors. Hydrops fetalis. Small for gestational age. Abnormalities of the amniotic fluid volume. Appendix I: Risk of major trisomies in relation to maternal age and gestation. Appendix II: Antenatal sonographic findings in skeletal dysplasias. Appendix III: Fetal biometry at 14-40 weeks of gestation. Web sites providing useful information for prenatal diagnosis. Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationGianluigi Pilu, Kypros H. Nicolaides Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |