Cranial ultrasonography is the most important, accessible, patient friendly, and cheapestneuroimaging technique on the neonatal ward. It provides importantinformation on brain maturation in the (preterm) neonate and enables the detection of frequently occurring brain anomalies. In this second edition of Neonatal Cranial Ultrasonography, the focus is on the basics of the technique, frompatient preparation through to screening strategies and the classification ofabnormalities. Many new ultrasound images have been included to reflect the improvements in image quality since the first edition. Essential information isprovided about both the procedure itself and the normal ultrasound anatomy. Standard technique is described and illustrated, but emphasis is also placed onthe value of supplementary acoustic windows. The compact design of the book makes it an ideal and handy reference that will guide the novice but also provide useful information for the more experienced practitioner. A compact, easy-to-use guide to neonatal cranial ultrasonography for both the novice and the more experienced practitioner. Provides essential information on the procedure itself and on the normal ultrasound anatomy. Includes detailed consideration of fetal cerebral ultrasonography. Contains many new high-quality ultrasound images, reflecting the improvements in image quality since the first edition. INDICE: I. Theory: General introduction. Advantages and aims of neonatal cranial ultrasonography. Technical aspects. Standard views, using anterior fontanel as acoustic window: coronal and sagittal planes.-Additional views using supplement acoustic windows (posterior fontanel, mastoid fontanel, temporal window). Image assesment. Other neuro-imaging techniques. - Maturational changes.Summary. Appendices. II. Ultrasound anatomy of the neonatal brain.
- ISBN: 978-3-642-21319-9
- Editorial: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 88
- Fecha Publicación: 30/11/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés