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Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound Made Easy, 2nd Edition

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By Norman C. Smith, MD, FRCOG and A. Pat M. Smith, MD, DRCOG
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. A succinct, well illustrated handbook for trainees covering the essentials of obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound. It guides the reader through the ...view more
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. A succinct, well illustrated handbook for trainees covering the essentials of obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound. It guides the reader through the techniques of scanning in a logical and progressive way.
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9780443100550
Publication Date :
11-11-2005
Stock Status :
Please allow 10-14 working days for delivery
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This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. A succinct, well illustrated handbook for trainees covering the essentials of obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound. It guides the reader through the techniques of scanning in a logical and progressive way.

New to this edition
  • New section on gynae ultrasound
  • 50 new scans
  • colour Doppler now covered

  • Key Features
    • Covers the essentials of obstetric and gynae scanning
    • Step-by-step approach
    • Over 150 scans and 50 drawings
    • Sensibly priced
    • Small size - easy to carry around
    • obstetric section updated with section on soft markers, more on cardiac scanning, twins and Doppler,

    Author Information
    By Norman C. Smith, MD, FRCOG, Consultant Obstetrician, Ultrasound Department, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, Aberdeen, UK Consultant and A. Pat M. Smith, MD, DRCOG, Honorary Lecturer and Associate Specialist, Ultrasound Department, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, Aberdeen, UK
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    ISBN Number 9780443100550
    Description Author List By Norman C. Smith, MD, FRCOG, Consultant Obstetrician, Ultrasound Department, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, Aberdeen, UK Consultant and A. Pat M. Smith, MD, DRCOG, Honorary Lecturer and Associate Specialist, Ultrasound Department, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, Aberdeen, UK
    Copyright Year 2006
    Edition Number 2
    Format Book
    Trim Other
    Illustrations 194 ills.
    Imprint Churchill Livingstone
    Page Count 288
    Publication Date 11 Nov 2005
    Stock Status Please allow 10-14 working days for delivery
    Section 1: Obstetrics
    1 How to learn obstetric scanning
    1.1 The machine and its controls
    1.2 Your training schedule
    1.3 Log your cases
    1.4 Reporting your findings

    2 Early pregnancy
    2.1 The viable pregnancy
    2.2 The non-viable pregnancy
    2.3 Ectopic pregnancy
    2.4 Multiple pregnancy
    2.5 Molar pregnancy
    2.6 Nuchal translucency
    2.7 Fetal abnormalities
    2.8 Associated findings

    3 The detailed anomaly scan
    3.1 The head
    3.2 The spine
    3.3 The chest
    3.4 The abdominal wall and contents
    3.5 The limbs
    3.6 Soft markers

    4 The cervix, placenta and amniotic fluid
    4.1 The cervix
    4.2 Placental morphology
    4.3 Antepartum haemorrhage
    4.4 Assessment of amniotic fluid

    5 Fetal growth and assessment
    5.1 Indications
    5.2 Normal growth
    5.3 Your growth scan
    5.4 Measurements and clinical interpretation
    5.5 Macrosomia
    5.6 Intrauterine growth restriction
    5.7 Doppler
    5.8 Biophysical profile
    5.9 Multiple pregnancy

    6 Invasive procedures
    6.1 Technique
    6.2 Amniocentesis
    6.3 Chorion biopsy
    6.4 Fetal blood sampling
    6.5 Intracardiac injection
    6.6 Other procedures

    Section 2: Gynaecology
    7 How to undertake a gynaecological scan
    7.1 Preparing the patient and yourself
    7.2 The transabdominal scan
    7.3 The transvaginal scan
    7.4 Reporting your findings

    8 The uterus
    8.1 Physiological changes in the endometrium during the menstrual cycle
    8.2 Normal uterine appearance
    8.3 Normal endometrial appearance
    8.4 Abnormal endometrial appearance
    8.5 Abnormal myometrial appearance
    8.6 Intrauterine contraceptive devices
    8.7 The cervix

    9 The ovaries
    9.1 Physiological changes seen in the ovary
    9.2 Normal ovarian appearance
    9.3 Functional cysts
    9.4 Polycystic ovaries
    9.5 Abnormal ovarian appearance – benign or malignant?

    10 The use of ultrasound for fertility problems
    10.1 Investigation
    10.2 Assisted conception

    Further reading
    Index
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