First Trimester Ultrasound Diagnosis of Fetal Abnormalities

Drawing on their collective clinical experience, Abuhamad and Chaoui present a comprehensive reference on ultrasound in the first trimester of pregnancy. They begin by addressing the general aspects of the first trimester ultrasound, then present first trimester ultrasound findings in normal and abnormal conditions for each organ system. Their topics include physical principles and bioeffects of first trimester ultrasound, fetal biometry and pregnancy dating in the first trimester, multiple pregnancies in the first trimester, the fetal gastrointestinal system, and the placenta and umbilical cord. Annotation ©2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
Stay up to date with recent advances in the use of ultrasound in early gestation with this comprehensive, full-color reference. First Trimester Ultrasound Diagnosis of Fetal Abnormalities is an authoritative, systematic guide to the role of first trimester ultrasound in pregnancy risk assessment and the early detection of fetal malformations. High-quality illustrations and numerous tables throughout enhance readability, making this text an excellent daily resource in clinical practice. Features:Presents state-of-the-art information accompanied by hundreds of superb illustrations reflecting today’s best ultrasound technology.Covers general aspects of first trimester ultrasound, including physical principles and bioeffects, technical aspects, fetal biometry and pregnancy dating, screening for chromosomal aneuploidies, multiple pregnancies, and more.Features a chapter on detailed first trimester ultrasound which presents a new, comprehensive and systematic approach to ultrasound imaging in early gestation.Provides detailed coverage of first trimester ultrasound findings in normal and abnormal conditions, covering various organ systems as well as the placenta and umbilical cord.Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience:The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offlinePowerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooksMultiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive designThe ability to highlight text and add notes with one click-
Stay up to date with recent advances in the use of ultrasound in early gestation with this comprehensive, full-color reference. First Trimester Ultrasound Diagnosis of Fetal Abnormalities is an authoritative, systematic guide to the role of first trimester ultrasound in pregnancy risk assessment and the early detection of fetal malformations. High-quality illustrations and numerous tables throughout enhance readability, making this text an excellent daily resource in clinical practice.