Doppler Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology

Expanded and updated edition highlighting current standards and breakthroughs in the technology of Doppler ultrasound Includes latest advances in 3D and color doppler and 4D fetal echocardiography Includes more than 500 illustrations, including more than 150 in color

The correct focus: All the Doppler applications for obstetrics and gynecology in one volume Support for all phases of study Ideal for all stages of continuing education Stepwise course instruction with complete curricular content (basic, clinical, advanced) All obstetric and gynecological applications Effective examination Specific uses of all relevant Doppler procedures Optimal settings, probe positioning, strategies for improved display, more. Overview of important diagnostic criteria presented in tabular form Over 400 figures showing all vascular applications, the course of examinations, probe position, anatomical sketches, and more. Information instantly to hand Clear arrangement and rapid orientation Logical chapter structure, tables showing diagnostic criteria, sample displays, application, more. Clinically oriented, focused on practice-related subjects; placental insufficiency, evaluation of obstetric risk, criteria for post-term pregnancy, and more.

Ultrasound is the backbone of modern obstetric and gynecology practice. Recent technological breakthroughs in diagnostic ultrasound, including the advent of color Doppler, power Doppler, three-dimensional and four dimensional imaging, have led ultrasound to surpass the expectations of Ian Donald, its visionary father. The text is divided into three parts general aspects, obstetrics, and gynecology. The first and second textbooks were successful in this endeavor, but with the explosion of knowledge, it was clear that an expanded and updated third edition would be invaluable. Section one deals with a variety of topics that lay the foundation for the rest of the book. Section two addresses the myriad subtopics in obstetric ultrasound that optimize the care of pregnant women and fetal patients. The last section addresses the essential role that ultrasound plays in the many dimensions of clinical gynecology.

The correct focus: All the Doppler applications for obstetrics and gynecology in one volume Support for all phases of study Ideal for all stages of continuing education Stepwise course instruction with complete curricular content (basic, clinical, advanced) All obstetric and gynecological applications Effective examination Specific uses of all relevant Doppler procedures Optimal settings, probe positioning, strategies for improved display, more. Overview of important diagnostic criteria presented in tabular form Over 400 figures showing all vascular applications, the course of examinations, probe position, anatomical sketches, and more. Information instantly to hand Clear arrangement and rapid orientation Logical chapter structure, tables showing diagnostic criteria, sample displays, application, more. Clinically oriented, focused on practice-related subjects; placental insufficiency, evaluation of obstetric risk, criteria for post-term pregnancy, and more.

By allowing noninvasive assessment of circulation, development of Doppler sonography has revolutionized medical diagnostics. The fea sibility of the medical application of Doppler sonography was demon strated more than three decades ago, and the first report of Doppler velocimetry of the fetal circulation was published two decades ago. Over the years, impressive technological innovation and advances in clinical research have promoted the use of this method in medical practice. There also has been phenomenal expansion in research on the obstetrical and gynecological applications of Doppler sonography. In obstetrics, Doppler sonography has allowed unprecedented insight into the pathophysiology of human fetal response to in utero stress. This ushered in the possibility of using the method for antepartum fetal surveillance, so that timely recognition of fetal compromise and appropriate intervention could improve perinatal outcome. Numer ous clinical studies mostly have confirmed, but occasionally have re futed, the diagnostic efficacy of Doppler velocimetry in various preg nancy disorders. More significantly, the benefits of umbilical arterial Doppler investigation in reducing perinatal mortality in high-risk pregnancies have been affirmed by randomized clinical trials. In addi tion, the introduction of fetal Doppler echocardiography has not only tremendously increased our understanding of human fetal central circulation in health and disease, but also has enhanced our ability to diagnose congenital heart disease in utero. In addition, significant strides have been made in the gynecological applications of Doppler sonography, including general gynecology, infertility, and oncology.

This beautifully illustrated and formatted book covers all of the established and developing indications for the use of color Doppler ultrasound in gynecology and obstetrics. In gynecology the modality is used to measure blood flow in benign changes of the endometrium as well as malignant tumors of the uterus; screening for ovarian carcinoma, including 3D-power Doppler for the assessment of angiogenesis of ovarian tumors; and as an adjunct examination in assessing tumors of the breast. In obstetrics, the imaging method is useful in screening for gestosis and placental insufficiency in early pregnancy; evaluating the umbilical cord; fetal echocardiography and much more. More recent developments show the modality to be helpful in infertility diagnosis and reproductive medicine, providing information on the patency of the fallopian tubes, the quality of the vascularization of the uterus and more. With almost 600 illustrations and 90 useful tables, as well as a text that is highly structured for efficient reading, this text provides practitioners with technical and methodological basics as well as advanced tips for experienced users.

Advanced Topics on Three-Dimensional Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology is a comprehensive and handy guide for sonographers, obstetricians, gynecology and radiology professionals, and all technicians working in ultrasound laboratories who are interested in taking advantage of all the resources provided by this imaging technique. The book is divided in three sections which give information on a variety of relevant topics: • Three-Dimensional Ultrasound Instrumentation and Technology. This section explains different ultrasound methods that can be used for three-dimensional imaging. It is complemented by a discussion on how to use the techniques in telemedicine. • The Use of Three-Dimensional Ultrasound During Pregnancy. This section explains the methods used to assess fetal organs, behavior and defects during different stages of pregnancy. • ‎The Use of Three-Dimensional Ultrasound When Evaluating Female Reproductive Physiology. This section covers diagnostic procedures for ovarian and uterine abnormalities and neoplasms. Close