1st Edition

In Utero Diagnosis of Skeletal Disorders An Atlas of Prenatal Sonographic and Postnatal Radiologic Correlation

By Israel Meizner, Jacob Bar-Ziv Copyright 1993

    In Utero Diagnosis of Skeletal Disorders is a unique compendium of current information and 350 original ultrasound images covering the physiology and pathophysiology of osteogenesis. Tables and algorithms are used to organize the multitude of synonyms, terms, and syndromes found in the book. Syndromes are presented schematically and describe the mode of inheritance, definition and morphology, sonographic and radiologic manifestations, and associated malformations. The book will be an excellent reference for obstetricians, sonographers, radiologists, and anyone dealing with the early detection of fetal malformations.

    Sonography of the Fetal Skeleton. Skeletal Disorders-General Considerations. Skeletal Dysplasias and Skeletal Deformities: Prenatal Ultrasonic Diagnosis and Postnatal Radiologic Correlation. Limb Reduction Defects. Chromosomal Skeletal Anomalies. Spinal and Neural Tube Defects (NTD). Index.

    Biography

    ISRAEL MEIZNER, M.D. Ultrasound Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Soroka Medical Center of Kupat Holim and Faculty of Health Sciences Ben Gurion University of the Negev Beer-Sheva, Israel JACOB BAR-ZIV, M.D. Department of Radiology Hadassah Medical Center and the Hebrew University Jerusalem, Israel