Comprehensive Textbook of Diagnostic Imaging in Obstetrics is a definitive, evidence-based reference designed for radiologists, obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and sonographers involved in prenatal diagnosis and fetal imaging.
This authoritative textbook provides a complete and structured approach to obstetric ultrasound and advanced perinatal imaging, integrating fundamental principles with cutting-edge diagnostic techniques. It is designed for both clinical practice and academic learning, offering a clear framework for accurate fetal assessment from early pregnancy through the third trimester.
The book begins with essential foundations in ultrasound physics, instrumentation, image optimization, safety considerations, and quality assurance in obstetric sonography. It then progresses into first-trimester evaluation, including embryology, viability assessment, ectopic pregnancy detection, and standardized gestational age measurement techniques.
A major focus is placed on first-trimester screening, including nuchal translucency measurement, biochemical marker integration, and risk stratification for chromosomal abnormalities. The second-trimester anatomical survey is comprehensively covered, including detailed evaluation of fetal brain, heart, thorax, abdomen, skeleton, and facial structures.
Advanced chapters address fetal growth assessment, Doppler ultrasound evaluation of uteroplacental and fetal circulation, amniotic fluid disorders, and placental imaging. Special emphasis is placed on placenta accreta spectrum disorders, placenta previa, and placental insufficiency, with clear diagnostic criteria and clinical correlation.
The textbook also covers umbilical cord abnormalities, cervical assessment for preterm birth prediction, multiple gestations and their complications, and third-trimester fetal surveillance using biophysical profiling and integrated fetal monitoring systems.
Further sections explore fetal interventional procedures, including amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, fetal blood sampling, and intrauterine therapies. Advanced imaging modalities such as fetal MRI, 3D/4D ultrasound, and emerging artificial intelligence applications in obstetric imaging are also included.
Additional coverage includes uterine and adnexal pathology in pregnancy, maternal hemodynamic assessment, thromboembolic disease, and postpartum imaging complications.
Written in a clear, structured, and clinically focused style, this textbook serves as an essential resource for improving diagnostic accuracy, supporting clinical decision-making, and advancing maternal-fetal care.
Comprehensive Textbook of Diagnostic Imaging in Obstetrics is an indispensable reference for anyone involved in fetal medicine and obstetric imaging.
