A complete guide to the clinical application of genetics in ob-gyn practice

A must for ob-gyn residents and practitioners, this up-to-date resource surveys the modern field of genetics and provides you with a practical understanding of its clinical uses--a critical skill set that you will leverage continually in the years to come. Whether determining who is pre-disposed to disease, how a patient will respond to therapy, or what the optimal cancer treatment might be based on tumor profiles, this is the only guide to help efficiently interpret and utilize genetic data across the full spectrum of ob-gyn clinical scenarios.

"Practical Genetics for the Ob-Gyn" is organized by three central themes: basic genetic principles, clinical applications of ob-gyn practice, and common methods of genetic testing. Opening each chapter is a patient case study that establishes a realistic clinical context for the subsequent genetics-based material addressed. In addition to providing a working knowledge of genetic principles, each section and subsection of the book is written to provide the right background knowledge to excel on the boards.

The acclaimed quick-reference guide to the diagnosis and treatment of fetal abnormalities - completely updated in full color Structural Fetal Abnormalities delivers practical, authoritative coverage of the detection and treatment of more than 100 of the most common fetal anomalies, grouped by organ system, and discussed in concise, bulleted text. This unique resource puts at your fingertips valuable content that includes the features of a condition, its differential diagnosis, how to manage the pregnancy, and what to expect in the neonatal period and beyond. Each condition and syndrome discussed is presented in a standardized fashion with input from experienced clinicians in many different specialties, including maternal-fetal medicine, genetics, sonography, neonatology, pediatric cardiology, and pediatric surgery. This edition has been updated to include all new images that demonstrate many of the new and improved technologies, including 3-D and power Doppler. FEATURES * Conditions were selected for inclusion in the book because they are relatively common, or have distinctive features that allow definitive recognition * Includes numerous high-quality ultrasound images and photographs of the fetus or infant * Each section has an updated bibliography of suggested readings to provide you with a source of greater detail for each condition * Completely updated sections on important topics such as genetic etiologies of the structural malformations, reflecting the rapid advances in genomics and molecular diagnostics that have occurred over the past decade * Consistent, efficient templated chapter structure covers important topics such as Epidemiology/Genetics, Sonography, Pregnancy Management, Neonatal Management, Interventions, and Surgical Options * Hundreds of sonographic and gross clinical images illustrate the common features expected of each condition. * Valuable appendices include Differential Diagnosis of Abnormal in Utero Sonographic Findings and Sonographic Features of Other Less Common Syndromes