Dario Paladini

An acclaimed overview of ultrasound for the prenatal diagnosis of congenital anomalies returns in a new enlarged edition. In particular, the coverage of both Central Nervous System congenital and acquired anomalies as well as Congenital Heart Disease has been expanded enormously, to make this an impressive comprehensive resource for Fetal Neurology and Fetal Cardiology. Together with additional new chapters on guidelines and protocols, equipment, and disorders of sexual differentiation, and new insight into fetal surgery procedures, this third edition almost becomes three books in one.

THE authoritative guide to prenatal neuro ultrasound—fully updated and revised! Featuring unmatched content from an international team of experts, Ultrasound of the Prenatal Brain facilitates a thorough comprehension the normal and abnormal fetal central nervous system. With highly clinical text and visual atlas, this acclaimed reference covers the full spectrum of prenatal sonography tools and insight—from using ultrasound and MRI to diagnose the fetal face, eye, and brain, to the neurobehavioral development of the fetal brain. This fourth edition has been updated with new chapters, revised content, and higher-quality 2D and 3D imaging highlighting cross-sectional views of the brain for practical learning from every angle. Full-color original illustrations demonstrate ideal fetal development, probe placement, and representative views. FEATURESInformation on the latest device techniques, diagnostics, and clinical managementNew 2D and 3D images offer high-quality views of all anomaliesEvidence-based management for practical clinical decision-making500+ photos and illustrationsNew chapters:The Fetal Neurology ClinicAnomalies of the Midbrain and HindbrainFetal Cerebral Vascular MalformationsTumors of the Fetal BrainSonography of the Feta Outer and Inner EarCNS Involvement and Risk in Fetuses with Congenital Heart DiseaseIn-Utero Fetal Neurosurgery

The most frequently asked questions that confront the fetal medicine trainee/expert on a daily basis are “Is the finding real or merely an artifact?” and “Is the diagnosis correct?”. However, to be able to find the description of an abnormal ultrasound finding in a textbook, one generally has to search by the definite diagnosis, which has not been done as yet. This uneasy feeling was the first factor that directed the layout of Ultrasound of Congenital Fetal Anomalies: Differential Diagnosis and Prognostic Indicators, Second Edition. Copiously illustrated, the book displays fetal anomalies by scanning view and descriptions of all major ultrasound planes, detailing what can be considered a normal view and what cannot. See What’s New in the Second Edition: Early detection of fetal anomalies (1214 weeks)Ultrasound in fetal infections and in twinsThe nuchal translucency issue, the newest intracranial translucency as well as the range of congenital anomalies detectable at this gestational ageExpanded coverage of heart anomalies, including arrhythmias and early fetal echocardiographyThe author’s mission continues to be to provide guidance on how to quickly recognize and diagnose congenital fetal anomalies, beginning at the beginning with ultrasound sigh all the way through to final diagnosis.