Summary : Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound Made Easy |
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This Book provides a concise and practical guide for those training in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound. It guides the reader through the techniques of scanning in a logical and progressive manner, taking into Account the Embryology and Anatomy of the developing fetus. It is well illustrated with diagrams and images.
For the new edition, the obstetric Ultrasound section has been thoroughly updated with new case scenarios. There is also a completely new section on gynaecological ultrasound - making this book a unique pocket guide and excellent value for money.
Norman c. Smith MD FRCOG Consultant Obstetrician and Honorary Senior Lecture Aberdeen Maternity and Fetal Assessment Unit Aberdeen, UK
A. Pat M. Smith MD DRCOG PGCert Med Ed Associate Specialist and Honorary Lecture obstetric Ultrasound and Fetal Assessment Unit Aberdeen, UK
Preface
Section A : Obstetrics :
I. HOW TO LEARN OBSTETRIC SCANNING :
1. The machine and its Controls
2. Imaging Artefact
3. Ergonomics
4. Your Training Schedule
5. Log your Cases
6. Reporting your Findings
II. EARLY Pregnancy :
1. The Viable Pregnancy
2. The Non-Viable Pregnancy
3. Ectopic Pregnancy
4. Multiple Pregnancy
5. Molar Pregnancy
6. Nuchal Translucency
7. Fetal Abnormalities
8. Associated Findings
III. THE DETAILED ANOMALY SCAN :
1. The Head
2. The Spine
3. The Chest
4. The Abdominal Wall and Contents
5. The Limbs
6. Soft Markers
IV. THE CERVIX, Placenta AND AMNIOTIC FLUID :
1. The Cervix
2. Placental Morphology
3. Antepartum Haemorrhage
4. Assessment of Amniotic Fluid
V. FETAL GROWTH AND ASSESSMENT :
1. Indications
2. Normal Growth
3. Your Growth Scan
4. Measurements and Clinical Interpretation
5. Macrosomia
6. Intrauterine Growth Restriction
7. Doppler
8. Biophysica Profile
9. Multiple Pregnancy
VI. INVASIVE PROCEDURES :
1. Technique
2. Amniocentesis
3. Chorion Biopsy
4. Fetal Blood Sampling
5. Intracardiac Injection
6. Other Procedures
Section B : Gynaecology :
VII. TO UNDERTAKE A Gynaecological SCAN :
1. Preparing the Patient and Yourself
2. The Transabdominal Scan
3. The Transvaginal Scan
4. Reporting your Findings
VIII. THE UTERUS :
1. Physiological Changes in the Endometrium During the Menstrual Cycle
2. Normal Uterine Appearance
3. Normal Endometrial Appearance
4. Abnormal Endometrial Appearance
5. Abnormal Myometrial Appearance
6. Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices
7. The Cervix
IX. THE OVARIES :
1. Physiological Changes Seen in the Ovary
2. Normal Ovarian Appearance
3. Functional Cysts
4. Polycystic Ovaries
5. Abnormal Ovarian Appearance - Benign or Malignant?
X. THE USE OF ULTRASOUND FOR FERTILITY PROBLEMS :
1. Investigation
2. Assisted Conception
1. Factual and concise style - easy to read and to remember
2. Checklists of practical skills and points to remember
3. New section on gynaecological ultrasound
4. Obstetric section updated with section on soft markers, more on cardiac scanning, twins and Doppler