Creasy and Resnik's Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Principles and Practice E-Book

Charles J. Lockwood, Robert K. Creasy, Robert Resnik, Jay D. Iams, Thomas Moore, Michael F Greene

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• Publié par: Saunders
• Date de parution: 17 septembre 2013
• Nombre de lectures: 7
• EAN13: 9780323186650
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 13 Mo

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Creasy and Resnik's Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Principles and Practice
Seventh Edition
EDITORS
Robert K. Creasy, MD
Professor Emeritus
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences
University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Houston, Texas
Corte Madera, California
Robert Resnik, MD
Professor and Chair Emeritus
Department of Reproductive Medicine
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine
La Jolla, California
Jay D. Iams, MD
Frederick P. Zuspan Professor and Endowed Chair
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Vice Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Columbus, Ohio
Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM
Dean, College of Medicine
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Leslie H. and Abigail S. Wexner Dean's Chair in Medicine
Vice President for Health Science
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Thomas R. Moore, MD
Professor and Chairman
Department of Reproductive Medicine
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine
La Jolla, California
Michael F. Greene, MD
Director of Obstetrics
Vincent Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Massachusetts General Hospital;
Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts
Table of Contents
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
Preface
Video Contents
Part 1 Scientific Basis of Perinatal Biology
1 Human Basic Genetics and Patterns of Inheritance
Impact of Genetics and the Human Genome Project on Medicine in the 21st Century
What Is a Gene?
Chromosomes in Humans
Patterns of Inheritance
Dynamic Mutations and Trinucleotide Repeats
Genetic Testing and DNA Diagnostics
Conclusion
References
2 Normal Early Development
Macroscopic Development
Microscopic Development
Genetic Aspects
References
3 Amniotic Fluid Dynamics
Volume of Amniotic Fluid
Production and Composition of Amniotic Fluid
Resorption of Amniotic Fluid
Possible Mechanisms to Regulate Amniotic Fluid Volume via Intramembranous Flow
Possible Regulation of Intramembranous Flow
Conclusion
References
4 Multiple Gestation: The Biology of Twinning
Incidence of Twinning
Types of Twins
Causes of Twinning
Placentation in Twinning
Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Abnormalities of Twin Gestation
Identification of Twin Zygosity
References
5 Biology of Parturition
Morphologic Changes in the Reproductive Tract during Pregnancy
Diagnosis of Labor
Timing of Labor
Hormonal Control of Labor
Myometrial Contractility
Role of the Cervix in Labor
Achieving a Successful Delivery
Conclusions
References
6 Immunology of Pregnancy
Pregnancy as an Allograft
General Concepts of Immunology
Maternal Immune Response to the Trophoblast: The Pregnant Uterus as an Immune Privileged Site
The Role of Immune Cells during Pregnancy
Infection and Pregnancy
How a Viral Infection Affects the Fetus and the Pregnancy Outcome
Mother-Placenta-Fetus: A Complex Response to Infection
Are Prophylaxis and Treatment Appropriate and Beneficial for Pregnant Women?
Summary
References
7 Maternal Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Renal Adaptation to Pregnancy
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Kidneys and Lower Urinary Tract
References
8 Endocrinology of Pregnancy
Implantation
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Production
Maintenance of Early Pregnancy: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and Corpus Luteum of Pregnancy
Timing of the Luteal-Placental Shift
Fetoplacental Unit as an Endocrine Organ
Endocrine-Metabolic Changes in Pregnancy
References
9 The Breast and the Physiology of Lactation
Benefits of Breastfeeding
The Breast
Physiology of Lactation
Initiating Breastfeeding
Issues in the Postpartum Period
Contraception
Maternal Infections during Breastfeeding
Complications of the Breast
Ongoing Breastfeeding Support
Medications While Breastfeeding
Stem Cells and Human Breast Milk
Suggested Readings
References
10 Maternal Nutrition
Pre-conception Issues
Obesity and Pregnancy
Interventions to Optimize Gestational Weight Gain
Food-Borne Infections
Fish Consumption: Mercury and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Supplementation
Vegetarian Diets in Pregnancy
Other Clinical Issues
References
11 Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
Associations between Low Birth Weight and Adult Disease
Associations between Maternal Obesity, Diabetes, Raised Birth Weight, and Adulthood Disease
Animal Models
Mechanistic Insights
Time for Intervention?
Conclusions
References
12 Fetal Cardiovascular Physiology
Blood Flow Patterns and Oxygen Delivery
Myocardial Function
Control of the Cardiovascular System
Ductus Arteriosus
References
13 Behavioral States in the Fetus: Relationship to Fetal Health and Development
Fetal Behavioral State Activity
Developmental Changes
Assessment of Fetal Health: Breathing and Body Movements
Fetal Growth and Development
References
14 Placental Respiratory Gas Exchange and Fetal Oxygenation
Transport of Atmospheric Oxygen to the Gravid Uterus
Measurement of Uterine and Umbilical Oxygen Uptakes
Umbilical Oxygen Uptake
Normal Fetal Oxygenation
Hypoxia of Fetal Growth Restriction
Is Placental Oxygen Transport Blood Flow Limited?
Factors That Determine Uterine Venous PO2
Fetal Response to Hypoxia
Oxygen Therapy
Placental Carbon Dioxide Transfer
References
15 Fetal Lung Development and Surfactant
Overview of Lung Development
Normal Lung Development
Pulmonary Hypoplasia
Fetal Lung Fluid
Surfactant
Induced Lung Maturation and Pulmonary Outcomes
Overview of Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, and Mediators
References
16 Evidence-Based Practice in Perinatal Medicine
Evidence-Based Medicine in Perspective
Types of Clinical Research Studies
Types of Data for Clinical Research
Error in Clinical Research
Assessing Research on Screening and Diagnosis
Summary
References
Part 2 Obstetric Imaging
Section I Principles of Fetal Imaging
17 Performing and Documenting the Fetal Anatomy Ultrasound Examination
Categorizing Types of Obstetric Ultrasound Examinations
Basic Mid-Trimester Fetal Anatomy Scan
Documentation of Ultrasound Examinations
The Detailed Maternal and Fetal Evaluation Study
Typical Images Obtained in a Level II Scan
References
18 Doppler Ultrasound: Select Fetal and Maternal Applications
Umbilical Artery
Middle Cerebral Artery
Ductus Venosus
Uterine Artery
References
19 Clinical Applications of Three-Dimensional Sonography in Obstetrics
Volume Sonography: Basics
Imaging Tools in Volume Sonography
Use of Three-Dimensional Ultrasound in the First Trimester
Use of Three-Dimensional Ultrasound in the Second Trimester
Parental Bonding
Medicolegal Issues
Future of Volume Sonography in Obstetrics
References
Section II Lesions
20 Central Nervous System Imaging
20A. Cephalocele
20B. Choroid Plexus Cysts
20C. Holoprosencephaly
20D. Porencephalic Cyst
20E. Ventriculomegaly: Aqueductal Stenosis
20F. Ventriculomegaly: Arnold-Chiari Malformation
20G. Ventriculomegaly: Borderline Lateral Cerebral Ventriculomegaly
20H. Ventriculomegaly: Dandy-Walker Malformation and Variant
20I. Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
20J. Arachnoid Cyst
20K. Exencephaly and Anencephaly
20L. Hydranencephaly
20M. Microcephaly
20N. Vein of Galen Aneurysm
21 Imaging of the Face and Neck
21A. Cleft Lip and Palate
21B. Cystic Hygroma
21C. Micrognathia
21D. Abnormal Orbits
21E. Goiter
22 Thoracic Imaging
22A. Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
22B. Cystic Lung Lesions, Ccam, Sequestration
22C. Congenital High Airway Obstruction
22D. Pleural Effusion
23 Fetal Cardiac Malformations and Arrhythmias: Detection, Diagnosis, Management, and Prognosis
Incidence of Congenital Heart Disease in the Fetus
Risk Factors for Congenital Heart Disease in the Fetus
Screening for Congenital Heart Disease in the Fetus
Technique of Fetal Echocardiography
Fetal Cardiac Malformations: Diagnosis, Management, and Prognosis
Fetal Arrhythmias: Diagnosis, Management, and Prognosis
Conclusions
References
24 Abdominal Imaging
24A. Abdominal Ascites
24B. Cystic Abdominal Lesions
24C. Echogenic Abdominal Lesions
24D. Gastroschisis
24E. Intestinal Atresias
24F. Omphalocele
24G. Esophageal Atresia
24H. Limb-Body Stalk Anomaly
24I. Umbilical Vein Varix
25 Urogenital Imaging
25A. Bladder Exstrophy
25B. Echogenic Dysplastic Kidneys