Color Doppler, 3D and 4D Ultrasound in Gynecology, Infertility and Obstetrics

The second edition of Color Doppler, 3D & 4D Ultrasound in Gynecology, Infertility & Obstetrics, presents new advances in the use of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology. Beginning with an introduction to the Doppler Effect and ultrasound, each chapter has been revised to focus on the clinician's needs in ultrasound practice. The text guides clinicians through the use and interpretation of ultrasound in a variety of gynaecological conditions and includes sections on how to write ultrasound and obstetric ultrasound reports. In addition, the book includes a manual for sonographers and physicians with clinical presentation- based information to help in the interpretation of Doppler and ultrasound images. Doody Rating : 3 stars : Over the last decade impressive improvements in computer and ultrasound technology have promoted a wide use of ultrasound in clinical practice. With the advent of color and power Doppler ultrasound, and more recently three- (3D) and four-dimensional (4D) ultrasound, research expansion in the field of human reproduction, obstetrics and gynecologic oncology has occurred. Ultrasound has simplified guided techniques such as oocyte collection and breast biopsy, but has also become an important technique in the assessment of the follicular growth and endometrial development, as well as in evaluation of the uterine and ovarian perfusion. Significant studies have been made in the gynecological application of Doppler sonography and screening for ovarian and uterine malignancy. In obstetrics, Doppler sonography has allowed unprecedented insight in the pathophysiology of human fetal development. In a relatively short period of time, 3D and 4D ultrasound has proved to be a useful clinical tool in almost all sections of gynecology and obstetrics. In this book the authors explain the significance of each of the discussed subjects in an effective way, by integrating important and updated information and illustrative examples. The contributors of this edition have made significant improvements, included updated information and a few unique illustrations. Each chapter has been reviewed and revised to focus on the clinicians'needs in ultrasound practice. The educational impact of the book is further enhanced by adding a manual for sonographers and physicians entitled “Clinical Sonographic Pearls” that was created for better organization of important clinical presentation-based information. Prelims 01-Physical Principles of the Doppler Effect and Its Application in Medicine 02-Normal Pelvic Anatomy Assessed by 2D, 3D and Color Doppler Ultrasound 03-Color Doppler and 3D Ultrasound of the Uterine Lesions 04-Adnexal Masses 05-Ovarian Cancer Screening by 3D and 3D Power Doppler Ultrasound 06-Ovarian Endometriosis 07-Pelvic Inflammatory Disease 08-Endoscopic Surgery in Gynecology 09-Color Doppler and Three-Dimensional Ultrasound Imaging in Infertility 10-Color Doppler and 3D Power Doppler Hystero-Contrast-Salpingography 11-Color Doppler and 3D US Imaging in Normal and Abnormal Early Pregnancy 12-Ectopic Pregnancy 13-The Assessment of Normal Fetal Anatomy 14-The Assessment of Abnormal Fetal Anatomy 15-First Trimester Ultrasonographic Screening and Prenatal Diagnostic Methods 16-Genetic Approach to Fetal Abnormalities 17-Four-Dimensional Sonography in Perinatal Medicine 18-Gestational Trophoblastic Disease 19-Clinical Sonographic Pearls 20-Obstetric Ultrasound Pearls A guide to the new advances in the use of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology, and includes a manual for sonographers and physicians. With contributions from leading international experts.