This book is a concise guide to ultrasound guided invasive prenatal
diagnostic techniques for clinicians. Beginning with discussion on
the evolution of prenatal diagnosis, the next chapters cover
historical aspects of invasive prenatal diagnosis, patient
counselling prior to invasive procedures, and ethical and legal
issues. The following sections explain the principles of ultrasound
guided invasive prenatal diagnosis, procedural prerequisites, and
then details individual techniques to test for foetal abnormalities
including amniocentesis (taking a sample of amniotic fluid),
chorionic villous sampling (taking a sample of cells from the
tissue of the placenta), cordocentesis (taking a sample of the
umbilical cord), and embryoscopy (insertion of an embryoscope
through the mother's abdominal wall and uterus for direct
examination of an embryo). The book concludes with a final chapter
on prenatal diagnosis techniques in multiple pregnancy, followed by
suggestions for further reading. Key points Guide to ultrasound
guided invasive prenatal diagnostic techniques Explains general
aspects including pre-procedure patient counselling and ethical and
legal issues Detailed discussion on different techniques to test
for foetal abnormalities Text enhanced by more than 70 clinical
photographs and diagrams
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