Expanded and updated edition highlighting current standards and breakthroughs in the technology of Doppler ultrasound Includes latest advances in 3D and color doppler and 4D fetal echocardiography Includes more than 500 illustrations, including more than 150 in color

This beautifully illustrated and formatted book covers all of the established and developing indications for the use of color Doppler ultrasound in gynecology and obstetrics. In gynecology the modality is used to measure blood flow in benign changes of the endometrium as well as malignant tumors of the uterus; screening for ovarian carcinoma, including 3D-power Doppler for the assessment of angiogenesis of ovarian tumors; and as an adjunct examination in assessing tumors of the breast. In obstetrics, the imaging method is useful in screening for gestosis and placental insufficiency in early pregnancy; evaluating the umbilical cord; fetal echocardiography and much more. More recent developments show the modality to be helpful in infertility diagnosis and reproductive medicine, providing information on the patency of the fallopian tubes, the quality of the vascularization of the uterus and more. With almost 600 illustrations and 90 useful tables, as well as a text that is highly structured for efficient reading, this text provides practitioners with technical and methodological basics as well as advanced tips for experienced users.

The correct focus: All the Doppler applications for obstetrics and gynecology in one volume Support for all phases of study Ideal for all stages of continuing education Stepwise course instruction with complete curricular content (basic, clinical, advanced) All obstetric and gynecological applications Effective examination Specific uses of all relevant Doppler procedures Optimal settings, probe positioning, strategies for improved display, more. Overview of important diagnostic criteria presented in tabular form Over 400 figures showing all vascular applications, the course of examinations, probe position, anatomical sketches, and more. Information instantly to hand Clear arrangement and rapid orientation Logical chapter structure, tables showing diagnostic criteria, sample displays, application, more. Clinically oriented, focused on practice-related subjects; placental insufficiency, evaluation of obstetric risk, criteria for post-term pregnancy, and more.

The correct focus: All the Doppler applications for obstetrics and gynecology in one volume Support for all phases of study Ideal for all stages of continuing education Stepwise course instruction with complete curricular content (basic, clinical, advanced) All obstetric and gynecological applications Effective examination Specific uses of all relevant Doppler procedures Optimal settings, probe positioning, strategies for improved display, more. Overview of important diagnostic criteria presented in tabular form Over 400 figures showing all vascular applications, the course of examinations, probe position, anatomical sketches, and more. Information instantly to hand Clear arrangement and rapid orientation Logical chapter structure, tables showing diagnostic criteria, sample displays, application, more. Clinically oriented, focused on practice-related subjects; placental insufficiency, evaluation of obstetric risk, criteria for post-term pregnancy, and more.

Based on a popular course taught at the Radiological Society of North America's Annual Meeting, this book provides all the essential information for choosing the appropriate imaging examination and completing the imaging workup of a patient. Chapters are organized into parts according to the anatomical location of the clinical problems addressed. The authors guide the reader through the diagnostic evaluation, reviewing the indications for and the strengths and limitations of ultrasound imaging.Features: Practical information on the usefulness of ultrasound, nonimaging tests, or other imaging modalities, such as CT and MR, for evaluating each clinical situation Clear descriptions of symptoms and differential diagnosis Nearly 1,300 images and photographs demonstrating key points A new chapter on neonatal spinal cord anomalies Comprehensive and up-to-date, this edition is essential for ultrasonographers, radiologists, residents, physicians, nurses, and radiology assistants seeking the latest recommendations for the effective use of ultrasonography.

Ultrasound is the backbone of modern obstetric and gynecology practice. Recent technological breakthroughs in diagnostic ultrasound, including the advent of color Doppler, power Doppler, three-dimensional and four dimensional imaging, have led ultrasound to surpass the expectations of Ian Donald, its visionary father. The text is divided into three parts general aspects, obstetrics, and gynecology. The first and second textbooks were successful in this endeavor, but with the explosion of knowledge, it was clear that an expanded and updated third edition would be invaluable. Section one deals with a variety of topics that lay the foundation for the rest of the book. Section two addresses the myriad subtopics in obstetric ultrasound that optimize the care of pregnant women and fetal patients. The last section addresses the essential role that ultrasound plays in the many dimensions of clinical gynecology.