The high-risk fetus: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management

By:

Lin, C.-C. (ed)

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Publication details: New York Springer-Verlag 1993Description: 708p.,ill.,refs.; Rec: AnnaISBN:

0387978364

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Contents:

Foetal physiology; placental metabolism and regulation of nutrient transfer to the foetus; non-genetic causes of spontaneous abortion; genetic counselling and screening; ultrasound evaluation of foetal age and growth; cardiac ultrasound - its role in the recognition and management of foetal heart disease; biophysical evaluation of the foetus; cordocentesis; foetal growth retardation; multifoetal gestation; breech presentation; maternal to foetal infection; substance abuse in pregnancy; surgical foetal therapy; intrauterine foetal resuscitation.

Summary: Focusing on the foetus rather than the pregnant woman, this text covers foetal diagnosis, management and therapy. All new technologies in the field, from ultrasound diagnosis to intrauterine treatment, are placed in perspective for the practising physician.

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Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Shelves	WQ 211 LIN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		HOM1747

Focusing on the foetus rather than the pregnant woman, this text covers foetal diagnosis, management and therapy. All new technologies in the field, from ultrasound diagnosis to intrauterine treatment, are placed in perspective for the practising physician.

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