Fetal Abnormalities: Prenatal Ultrasound Diagnosis

Author: Li Shengli
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book is compiled by the editor through collecting pre-natal ultrasound diagnostic data of tens of thousands of normal fetuses and over 800 malformed fetuses, and reviewing a large number of domestic and international new literature. The book consists of 28 chapters. Chapters 1-5 elaborate on the fundamental theories of obstetric ultrasound examination, embryology, chromosomal genetics, and the ultrasound anatomy of normal and malformed fetuses. Chapters 6-19 systematically introduce the embryonic development mechanisms, features, ultrasound images, diagnostic analysis, and prognosis of various malformations of fetal organ systems and placenta, umbilical cord. Chapters 20-28 focus on the role of three-dimensional ultrasound, vaginal ultrasound, Doppler ultrasound, and interventional ultrasound in the pre-natal diagnosis of fetal malformations, the current status and development of fetal intrauterine behavior and fetal intrauterine treatment, and pre-natal counseling on fetal malformations. The book is accompanied by over 1,600 exquisite illustrations, including schematic diagrams, pre-natal and post-natal ultrasound images, pathological specimen photographs, and X-ray images, providing readers with a more vivid understanding of fetal malformations. The content of the book is novel, comprehensive, detailed, scientific, and practical, making it a valuable reference for physicians and researchers in obstetrics, ultrasound departments, genetic counseling, and those engaged in pre-natal diagnosis. The book can also serve as a reference for graduate and undergraduate students.