Main description:

This is a comprehensive reference on diagnosis and evaluation of reproductive risks and genetically related high-risk pregnancies.

Contents:

Classic Genetic PrinciplesEpidemiology of AneuploidyNew Genetic ConceptsChromosomal AberrationsMendelian Genetics in Prenatal DiagnosisSyndrome: An Approach to Fetal DysmorphologyGenes and DevelopmentPrenatal Genetic CounselingPrinciples of TeratologyDrugsThe Effects of Maternal DrinkingCharacterizing the Effect of Environmental and Occupational Exposures on Reproduction and DevelopmentBacterial Infections and PregnancyViral Agents and Reproductive RisksExposure to Ionizing Radiation During PregnancyChemotherapy in PregnancyOverview of the Comprehensive Ultrasound Examination: An Approach to Diagnosis and Management of Fetal AnomaliesImaging the Fetal BrainHeart and VascularNormal and Abnormal Findings of the Fetal Abdomen and Anterior WallGenito-Urinary Tract AbnormalitiesSkeletal DysplasiaBiochemical ScreeningNuchal Translucency in the First Trimester of PregnancySecond Trimester Sonographic Markers for AneuploidyColor Doppler in Congenital DefectsDopper and AbnormalitiesMultiple Gestation3D Ultrasound in Prenatal Diagnosis3D Ultrasound of the Fetal BrainComputer and UltrasoundFetal Age DeterminationUltrasound Evaluation of the PlacentaAmniocentesisEarly Amniocentesis: Risk AssessmentChorionic Villus SamplingCordocentesisTissue BiopsiesFetal Skin Sampling and Prenatal Diagnosis of GenodermatosesPreimplantation Genetic DiagnosisOperative FetoscopyCytogenetics and Molecular CytogeneticsBiochemical GeneticsMolecular GeneticsMolecular ScreeningPrenatal Diagnosis using Fetal Cells from Maternal BloodPsychological Reaction to Prenatal Diagnosis and LossCounseling for AbnormalitiesTermination of PregnancyThe Fetal AutopsySelective ReductionSelective TerminationThe Obstetrical Management of Fetal AnomaliesThe Assessment and Management of Neonates with Congenital AnomaliesFetal Shunt ProceduresThe Evoluation of Feteal Surgery for Treatment of CDHFetal Surgery-Open-Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid MalformationFetal Pharmacologic Therapy for Mendelian DisordersPrevention of Neural Tube DefectsPrenatal Cardiac TherapySomatic Fetal Genetic TherapyStem Cell Fetal Genetic TherapyPsyhosocial Issues in Prenatal DiagnosisEthics and Prenatal Diagnosis: Cross-Cultural ConsiderationsAn Ethical Framework for Fetal TherapyLegal Issues in Genetic Diagnosis and CounselingPolitics and Genetic Reproductive Risks