It became obvious in the late 1990s that magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the fetal central nervous system was going to be more than an intellectual curiosity wrapped around a technical challenge. There was (and remains in some circles) some resistance to accept that there is any need for supplementing ultrasonography with fetal MR in cases of suspected developmental brain abnormalities. Many recent studies have shown value of in utero MR of the fetus and there is also gathering interest in postmortem MR of the fetus as an adjunct or replacement to autopsy. The problem was how to start. Few radiologists have experience of the normal MR appearances of the brain at 20 to 40 weeks gestational age. Those who do have the experience have usually gained it from imaging premature babies in whom the predominant pathologies are the complications of prematurity, not malformations. It has taken us a long time to build up a base of normal fetal brain examinations; therefore our appreciation of age-related normality was slow to form. This atlas will help others in this complex area of image interpretation.
The Atlas of Fetal and Neonatal Brain MR is an excellent atlas that fills the gap in coverage on normal brain development. Dr. Paul Griffiths and his team present a highly visual approach to the neonatal and fetal periods of growth. With over 800 images, you'll have multiple views of normal presentation in utero, post-mortem, and more. Whether you're a new resident or a seasoned practitioner, this is an invaluable guide to the new and increased use of MRI in evaluating normal and abnormal fetal and neonatal brain development.
Book features :
The Atlas of Fetal and Neonatal Brain MR is an excellent atlas that fills the gap in coverage on normal brain development. Dr. Paul Griffiths and his team present a highly visual approach to the neonatal and fetal periods of growth. With over 800 images, you'll have multiple views of normal presentation in utero, post-mortem, and more. Whether you're a new resident or a seasoned practitioner, this is an invaluable guide to the new and increased use of MRI in evaluating normal and abnormal fetal and neonatal brain development.
Book features :
- Covers both fetal and neonatal periods to serve as the most comprehensive atlas on the topic.
- Features over 800 images for a focused visual approach to applying the latest imaging techniques in evaluating normal brain development.
- Presents multiple image views of normal presentation to include in utero and post-mortem images (from coronal, axial, and sagittal planes), gross pathology, and line drawings for each gestation.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: Mosby; 1 edition (November 19, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0323052967
- ISBN-13: 978-0323052962
- ASIN: 0323052967
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches