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Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • 5th Edition - November 28, 2007
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Peter W. Callen
  • Language: English

Make optimal use of the latest diagnostic and interventional ultrasound applications in your practice! This new edition of the world’s best-selling reference on obstetric and… Read more

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Make optimal use of the latest diagnostic and interventional ultrasound applications in your practice! This new edition of the world’s best-selling reference on obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound guides you through all of the newest ultrasound technologies, enabling you to diagnose problems accurately. The entire book has been radically updated by many new contributors to reflect all of the most recent advances, including greatly expanded information on 3-D ultrasound and the latest generation of ultrasound scanners, as well as significantly increased discussions of gynecologic ultrasound. What's more, over 2,400 digital-quality images – 1,050 in full color – capture the characteristic appearance of a full range of ultrasound findings, and a new full-color format makes reference easier than ever. The result is an essential purchase for everyone who uses ultrasound for fetal and gynecologic diagnosis and treatment.

Key features

  • Get dependable guidance on any clinical issue or challenge by consulting the world's most popular, trusted reference on ob/gyn ultrasound!
  • Obtain optimal results by applying the masterful expertise of world-renowned authority Peter W. Callen, MD, as well as a care of other top specialists on the diagnostic and interventional applications of ultrasound.

Readership

Radiologists, OBGYNs, Ultrasonographers/Imaging Technicians

Table of contents

SECTION I. Obstetrical Ultrasound


1. The Obstetric Ultrasound Examination


2. Genetics and Prenatal Diagnosis


3. First-Trimester Screening for Aneuploidy


4. The Second Trimester Genetic Sonogram


5. Fetal Syndromes


6. Ultrasound Evaluation During the First Trimester


7. Ultrasound Evaluation of Fetal Biometry and Normal and Abnormal Fetal Growth


8. Ultrasound Evaluation of Multiple Pregnancies


9. Ultrasound Evaluation of Normal Fetal Anatomy


10. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Fetal Neural Axis


11. Cranio-Facial and Neck Anomalies


12. The Fetal Musculoskeletal System


13. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Fetal Thorax


14. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Fetal Heart


15. The Gastrointestinal Tract and Abdominal Wall


16. The Fetal Genitourinary Tract


17. Ultrasound Evaluation of Hydrops Fetalis


18. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Cervix


19. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Placenta and Umbilical Cord


20. Amniotic Fluid Volume: Its Role in Fetal Health and Disease


21. Antepartum Fetal Assessment by Ultrasonography: The Fetal Biophysical Profile


22. The Role of Doppler Ultrasound in Obstetrics


23. The Role of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Obstetrics


24. The Role of 3-D Ultrasound in the Evaluation of the Fetus


25. The Prenatal Management of the Fetus With a Correctable Defect

SECTION II. Gynecologic Ultrasound


26. Normal Anatomy of the Female Pelvis


27. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Uterus / Endometrium


28. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding-The Role of Ultrasound


29. Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia


30. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Adnexa (Ovary and Fallopian Tubes)


31. Sonographic Imaging of Infertility


32. Ectopic Pregnancy


33. The Role of MRI in the Evaluation of Gynecologic Disease


34. Sonographic Evaluation of the Normal and Abnormal Breast


35. Artifacts, Pitfalls, and Normal Variants in Obstetrical and Gynecologic Ultrasound

Appendices

A. Measurements Frequently Used to Estimate Gestational Age and Fetal Biometry

B. Measurements Used in Assessing Fetal Weights, Growth, and Body Proportions

C. Frequently Used Measurements for Amniotic Fluid and Fetal Doppler Assessment

D. Sonographic Detection of Chromosomal Abnormalities

E. Normal Measurements of the Uterus and Ovaries

F. Medications and Reported Associated Malformations

Review quotes

REVIEW OF THE LAST EDITION

"An outstanding book that should be readily available to anyone who performs and interprets obstetric and gynecologic sonography. It is well written, comprehensive, and totally up to date. The images are of top quality and numerous color plates are included. It is reasonably priced for such a compendium...I highly recommend this book to any medical professional who is serious about being the best and offering the most to patients undergoing obstetric and gynecologic sonography." - The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists

Product details

  • Edition: 5
  • Latest edition
  • Published: July 15, 2011
  • Language: English

About the editor

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Peter W. Callen

Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Radiology, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Department of Radiology, University of California Medical Center, San Francisco, CA