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Author:   John Kingdom ,  M. Whittle ,  Philip Baker
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Imprint:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.692kg
ISBN:  

9781447111917

ISBN 10:   1447111915
Pages:   434
Publication Date:   17 September 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1. Definitions of Intrauterine Growth Restriction.- Approaches to the Recognition and Measurement of IUGR.- References.- Section 1 Aetiology and Pathognesis.- 2. Genes, Chromosomes and IUGR.- 3. Perinatal Viral Infections as a Cause of Intrauterine Growth Restriction.- 4. Therapeutic Drugs, Recreational Drugs and Lifestyle Factors.- 5. Studies of Fetal Growth in Animals.- 6. The Uteroplacental Circulation: Extravillous Trophoblast.- 7. Villous Development and the Pathogenesis of IUGR.- 8. Growth Factor Regulators of Placental Angiogenesis.- 9. Placental Transfer and Intrauterine Growth Restriction.- 10. Placental Pathology.- Section 2 Clinical Management.- 11. Ultrasound Assessment.- 12. Biochemical Markers of Fetoplacental Growth Restriction.- 13. Diagnosis and Management of IUGR.- 14. Management of Late Gestation IUGR: Induction or Caesarean Section?.- 15. Coexistent Maternal Disease and Intrauterine Growth Restriction.- 16. Prevention and Treatment of IUGR.- 17. Management of Antepartum Fetal Death.- 18. Paediatric Implications - Neonatal Complications.- 19. Paediatric Implications of IUGR with Special Reference to Cerebral Palsy.- 20. Long Term Implications for Adult Health.- Section 3 Future Advances.- 21. Molecular Regulation of Placental Development.- 22. Towards Evidence-based Management.- 23. The Internet and Medicinev.

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