Diagnostic Imaging Of Fetal Anomalies

Download or read book Diagnostic Imaging of Fetal Anomalies written by David A. Nyberg and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2003 with total page 1170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the world's preeminent authorities on diagnostic ultrasound, the Second Edition of this bestseller 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...pathogenesis and etiology...differential diagnosis...prognosis...and management. This edition includes brief tables of teratogens and information on genetic markers.