This text offers a succinct overview of the essential clinical applications of ultrasound in infertility management. It will be of benefit to established practitioners in reproductive medicine, as it details the aspects of quality, safety, training, and certification that help improve standards of practice. Those in training or with a special interest in fertility issues will also find it essential reading.
Print versions of this book also include access to the eBook version with links to procedural videos.
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"the use of sonography throughout the entire process of assisted reproduction through early pregnancy. Unique structural elements include subheadings and occasional use of bulleted lists, highlighted summary boxes, and tables"
-Ambereen Khan, M.D. (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center) "the use of sonography throughout the entire process of assisted reproduction through early pregnancy. Unique structural elements include subheadings and occasional use of bulleted lists, highlighted summary boxes, and tables"
- Doody's Review Service
| Preface |
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| Acknowledgments |
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| Contributors |
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1 Ultrasound in Assisted Reproductive Technology: Anatomy and Core Examination Skills |
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2 Basic and Technical Aspects of Ultrasound |
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4 The Ovaries and the Adnexa |
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5 Uterine Cavity Assessment (Saline Hysterosonography) |
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6 Tubal Patency Assessment (Focusing on Hysterosalpingo-Contrast Sonography) |
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8 Ultrasonographic Monitoring of Follicle Growth in Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation |
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9 Oocyte Pick-Up Technique |
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11 Ultrasound Features of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome |
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12 Ultrasound-Guided Intervention in Assisted Reproductive Technology |
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13 Implantation and In Utero Growth |
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15 Assisted Reproductive Technology and Multiple Pregnancy |
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16 Miscarriage and Gestational Trophoblastic Disease |
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17 Ectopic Pregnancy and Pregnancy of Unknown Location |
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18 Quality Aspects of Ultrasound |
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19 Safety Aspects of Ultrasound Scanning |
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20 Ultrasound Training in Assisted Reproduction and Early Pregnancy |
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21 Training and Certification |
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Arianna DAngelo, MD, Associate MRCOG is Consultant in Assisted Reproduction, Wales Fertility Institute, Swansea Bay University Health Board; Senior Clinical Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cardiff University; Consultant Gynaecologist, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
Nazar N Amso, MB ChB, FHEA, FRCOG, PhD (London University) is Emeritus Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology; Former Head of the Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Cardiff University; Honorary Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist, University Hospital of Wales and Consultant Gynaecological Surgeon, Spire Cardiff Hospital, Cardiff
