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Foreword. <p>Preface.</p> <p>1 Early pregnancy loss.</p> <p>2 Placenta and umbilical cord.</p> <p>3 Assessment of amniotic fluid.</p> <p>4 Fetal biometry.</p> <p>5 Intrauterine growth restriction.</p> <p>6 Examination of the fetal cranium.</p> <p>7 Examination of the fetal heart.</p> <p>8 Fetal spine.</p> <p>9 Fetal abdomen.</p> <p>10 Fetal kidneys.</p> <p>11 Fetal limbs.</p> <p>12 Multiple gestations.</p> <p>13 Advanced maternal age.</p> <p>14 Diabetes.</p> <p>15 Preeclampsia.</p> <p>16 Preterm labor.</p> <p>17 Rh disease (erythroblastosis fetalis).</p> <p>18 3D and 4D ultrasound.</p> <p>19 The safety of ultrasound.</p> <p>20 The biophysical profile (BPP).</p> <p>21 Ultrasound on the labor and delivery floor.</p> <p>22 The Hobbins take on various hot topics.</p> <p>Appendix.</p> <p>Index.</p> <p>Color plate section is found facing p. 22</p>

"A delight to read … .The style is almost conversational, peppered with occasional humorous asides, but content is evidence based, up-to-date and relevant." (<i>ASUM Ultrasound Bulletin</i>, November 2008) <p>“[Reader] can gain valuable lessons from the clinical pearls … .A great resource … .High quality, fun to read, educational text.” (<i>Doody's Book Reviews</i>)<i> <!--end--></i></p>

<b>John C Hobbins MD</b>, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He is Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Subspecialty Certified in Maternal-Fetal medicine. Dr. Hobbins has been regarded by many of his students and colleagues as a formidable teacher and mentor. His unyielding enthusiasm, innovative perception and inspiration have affected immensely those who have worked around him. Aside from the numerous awards Dr. Hobbins had received, he was presented with theIan Donald gold medal for his outstanding contribution to ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the ISUOG in 1995.

This evidence-based book shows how to use ultrasound to identify potential problems and<br /> how best to manage them. Working backwards from the fetal finding or maternal problem,<br /> this practical resource explores potential diagnostic routes and management plans.<br /> Throughout the book, the author uses ‘case in point’ examples to focus on how to extract<br /> the most useful information from a standard ultrasound examination. Dr. Hobbins, who<br /> has spent more than three decades using ultrasound in a perinatal setting, also thoroughly<br /> explores vital issues such as:<br /> <br /> <ul> <li style="list-style: none"><br /> </li> <li>comprehensive examination of the fetal anatomy<br /> <br /> </li> <li>the meaning of various abnormal findings<br /> <br /> </li> <li>how ultrasound can be used to enhance the management of obstetrical<br /> complications<br /> <br /> </li> <li>dealing with discrepant biometry<br /> <br /> </li> <li>diabetes and hypertension<br /> <br /> </li> <li>advanced maternal age<br /> <br /> </li> <li>preterm labor<br /> <br /> </li> <li>intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)<br /> <br /> </li> <li>safety of ultrasound</li> </ul> <br /> <p>Obstetric Ultrasound is a straightforward resource, uniquely written to be used by clinicians<br /> to optimize their contemporary management of pregnancy through the thoughtful, evidencebased,<br /> application of ultrasound.</p>

“[Reader] can gain valuable lessons from the clinical pearls … .A great resource … .High quality, fun to read, educational text.” <i>Doody's Book Reviews<!--end--></i>

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