Radiological Imaging of the Neonatal Chest (Medical Radiology)

As outlined by Dr. V. Donoghue in her preface, recent advances in the therapeutic manage­ ment of neonates with low gestational age have resulted in a significantly high er survival rate and better outcome for these newborns. Lung and heart malformations or acquired diseases represent a major part of the life­ threatening conditions in this group of critically ill patients, and radiological imaging is one of the main tools to define the appropriate therapeutic approach. This book not only provides an excellent update on the embryological and anatomical aspects of neonatal ehest conditions but also offers a unique and comprehensive overview of our current knowledge and of recent progress in imaging techniques of the neonatal ehest. Dr. Donoghue has been successful in engaging a number of outstandingly qualified international experts to contribute to this work, and I would like to congratulate her on the excellent coordination and editing of this book. I am confident that this outstanding volume will meet with great interest not only from general as well as specialised paediatric radiologists but also from neonatologists and paediatricians. I hope it will enjoy the same success as many previous volumes in this senes. Leuven ALBERT 1. BAERT Preface In the past two deeades there have been extraordinary advanees in the treatment of eritically ill neonates, resulting in improvements in their survival and a signifieant deerease in morbid­ ity. Infants of very low gestational ages are now surviving. This book provides detailed and up-to-date information on imaging of the neonatal chest. It is written primarily from the point of view of the paediatric radiologist but will be of particular interest to all antenatal ultrasonographers, neonatologists, paediatricians and paediatric surgeons. It includes an update on clinical management. There is particular emphasis on the impact of recent therapeutic advances on imaging findings, examples being the use of artificial surfactant in the treatment of hyaline membrane disease and ECMO in meconium aspiration syndrome. Extensive consideration is given to both antenatal and postnatal imaging of congenital chest malformations, as well as to controversies regarding the postnatal management of asymptomatic infants with these anomalies. There are also dedicated chapters on upper airway problems, infection, chest wall abnormalities and congenital heart disease, with special emphasis on advances in interventional therapy. This book contains important information for all those involved in caring for the neonate Front Matter....Pages i-ix Embryology and Anatomy of the Neonatal Chest....Pages 1-8 Update on Clinical Management of Neonatal Chest Conditions....Pages 9-32 Hyaline Membrane Disease and Complications of Its Treatment....Pages 33-44 Transient Tachypnoea of the Newborn....Pages 45-47 Meconium Aspiration....Pages 49-61 Diagnostic Imaging of Neonatal Pneumonia....Pages 63-73 Antenatal Imaging of Chest Malformations....Pages 75-91 Postnatal Imaging of Chest Malformations....Pages 93-109 Congenital Heart and Great Vessel Disease....Pages 111-170 Congenital Anomalies of the Neonatal Upper Airway....Pages 171-182 Chest Wall Abnormalities Which Cause Neonatal Respiratory Distress....Pages 183-192 Back Matter....Pages 193-200