- This book is extremely instructive and is one of the few presenting all the ultrasonographic aspects of the normal and pathological fetal brain
- It will help readers select the most appropriate images for a precise diagnosis
- Competitor books deal above all with MRI aspects
This book provides assistance in preparing for and conducting screening or diagnostic ultrasound examinations of the fetal brain in all stages of pregnancy. Readers are provided with: abundantly illustrated descriptions of studies conducted on normal brain structures using all conventional and 3D/4D ultrasound techniques; a detailed description of the main structures of the brain; photographs of fetal pathology specimens that may be used to compare the results of imaging techniques with the anatomical reality; and practical advice and technical tips.
The second part of this book presents a clear and informative overview of fetal brain pathologies, combining a wealth of detailed images and precise descriptions.
Table of ContentsFirst Part: The Normal Brain.- Brief Review of Embryology.- Ultrasound Images of the Normal Brain.- Detailed Study of Certain Brain Structures.- Brain Biometrics.- Tips And Traps: Choosing the Right Route of Approach, Transvaginal Approach, Moving the Fetus, 3D Ultrasound.-
Second Part: The Pathological Brain.- First Trimester Pathologies.- Second and Third Trimester Pathologies.-
Third Part: Biometric Tables.- Conclusion.
