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Obstetric Ultrasound: How, Why and When
322 pp.
322 pages, Hardcover
First published May 1, 1992
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December 4, 2017
This is the ideal book for anyone studying to scan in obstetrics; it's basic enough to appeal to beginners, but fortunately has deeper information for those looking for a recap or refresher too.
Divided into 16 key chapters, including the physics behind the images (joy!), the various timesters, their respective imaging requirements and associated pathologies, placental abnormalities and more invasive procedures which might be offered, this book has basically everything covered.
The obstetric images are brilliant, not particularly glossy but definitely clear enough to delineate the unusual or typical appearances of pathological or normal anatomy. The gynae related images are perhaps a little less clear, but are only intended to give a basic overview of landmarks and normal anatomy rather than any finer detail. If you're looking for that try Jane Bates Practical Gynaecological Ultrasound instead.
A particularly helpful aspect of this book is the caliper placement for CRL measuring - a common pitfall, especially for those learning more practically than theoretically. This section shows lots of poor placements/measurements and compares with acceptable measurements to show you the difference; an absolutely worthwhile addition that anyone getting used to first trimester scanning will find absolutely essential.
Perhaps the only element I found lacking was the early pregnancy assessment section (I think a more detailed textbook is really necessary for anyone scanning largely in early pregnancy because of this). The major elements are all covered, but the detail is limited, particularly relative to ectopic pregnancies - more images with many of the different appearances or associated findings (Free fluid etc..) would be helpful.
Otherwise, an excellent text I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Divided into 16 key chapters, including the physics behind the images (joy!), the various timesters, their respective imaging requirements and associated pathologies, placental abnormalities and more invasive procedures which might be offered, this book has basically everything covered.
The obstetric images are brilliant, not particularly glossy but definitely clear enough to delineate the unusual or typical appearances of pathological or normal anatomy. The gynae related images are perhaps a little less clear, but are only intended to give a basic overview of landmarks and normal anatomy rather than any finer detail. If you're looking for that try Jane Bates Practical Gynaecological Ultrasound instead.
A particularly helpful aspect of this book is the caliper placement for CRL measuring - a common pitfall, especially for those learning more practically than theoretically. This section shows lots of poor placements/measurements and compares with acceptable measurements to show you the difference; an absolutely worthwhile addition that anyone getting used to first trimester scanning will find absolutely essential.
Perhaps the only element I found lacking was the early pregnancy assessment section (I think a more detailed textbook is really necessary for anyone scanning largely in early pregnancy because of this). The major elements are all covered, but the detail is limited, particularly relative to ectopic pregnancies - more images with many of the different appearances or associated findings (Free fluid etc..) would be helpful.
Otherwise, an excellent text I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
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