Edited by Peter Twining, Josephine M. McHugo, and David W. Pilling. Harcourt Publishers Limited: Churchill Livingstone, 2000. 592 pages in one volume, illustrated, US$199.00
The detection and treatment of fetal abnormalities is a rapidly evolving field of medicine. Developments in obstetric ultrasound imaging in the past 20 years have provided a window into the world of the fetus that was not previously appreciated. High-resolution ultrasound has revolutionized our approach to the fetus as a patient. The application of Doppler has enhanced our understanding of fetal physiology, and three-dimensional imaging will no doubt provide more accurate diagnosis and counseling. With these advances comes the burden of diagnostic uncertainty. Minor problems or normal variants may be detected without a clear understanding of their significance or prognosis. Harm may result from heightened maternal anxiety or inaccurate counseling. Textbook of Fetal Abnormalities, edited by Twining et al., is designed to help with the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities and give a concise account of likely outcomes. Its purpose is to provide an up-to-date standard reference for use during daily activities in an obstetric imaging department, or by professionals involved in the counseling and management of mothers carrying a fetus with an abnormality.
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