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The Normal and Pathological Fetal Brain

Ultrasonographic Features

  • This book is extremely instructive and is one of the few presenting all the ultrasonographic aspects of the normal and pathological fetal brain

  • It will help readers select the most appropriate images for a precise diagnosis

  • Competitor books deal above all with MRI aspects

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
  2. The Normal Brain

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Brief Review of Embryology

      • Jean-Philippe Bault, Laurence Loeuillet
      Pages 3-6
    3. Ultrasound Images of the Normal Brain

      • Jean-Philippe Bault, Laurence Loeuillet
      Pages 7-62
    4. Detailled Study of Certain Brain Structures

      • Jean-Philippe Bault, Laurence Loeuillet
      Pages 63-122
    5. Brain Biometrics

      • Jean-Philippe Bault, Laurence Loeuillet
      Pages 123-130
    6. Tips and Traps

      • Jean-Philippe Bault, Laurence Loeuillet
      Pages 131-134
  3. The Pathological Brain

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 135-135
    2. First-Trimester Pathologies

      • Jean-Philippe Bault, Laurence Loeuillet
      Pages 137-151
    3. Second- and Third-Trimester Pathologies

      • Jean-Philippe Bault, Laurence Loeuillet
      Pages 153-285
  4. Biometric Tables

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 287-287
    2. Biometric Tables

      • Jean-Philippe Bault, Laurence Loeuillet
      Pages 289-299
  5. Back Matter

    Pages 301-313

About this book

This book provides assistance in preparing for and conducting screening or diagnostic ultrasound examinations of the fetal brain in all stages of pregnancy. Readers are provided with: abundantly illustrated descriptions of studies conducted on normal brain structures using all conventional and 3D/4D ultrasound techniques; a detailed description of the main structures of the brain; photographs of fetal pathology specimens that may be used to compare the results of imaging techniques with the anatomical reality; and practical advice and technical tips. The second part of this book presents a clear and informative overview of fetal brain pathologies, combining a wealth of detailed images and precise descriptions.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Centre d'échographie Ambroise Paré, Les Mureaux, France

    Jean-Philippe Bault

  • Hôpital Cochin, Paris, France

    Laurence Loeuillet

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Normal and Pathological Fetal Brain

  • Book Subtitle: Ultrasonographic Features

  • Authors: Jean-Philippe Bault, Laurence Loeuillet

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-19971-9

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-19970-2Published: 14 September 2015

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-37332-4Published: 29 October 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-19971-9Published: 11 August 2015

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 313

  • Number of Illustrations: 28 b/w illustrations, 316 illustrations in colour

  • Additional Information: Original French edition published by Sauramps Medical, Montpellier, 2011

  • Topics: Ultrasound, Obstetrics/Perinatology/Midwifery, Pathology

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eBook USD 109.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 139.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 219.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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