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Record Nr.

UNINA9910337510203321

Autore

Meijler Gerda

Titolo

Neonatal Cranial Ultrasonography / / by Gerda Meijler, Sylke J. Steggerda

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019

ISBN

3-319-77815-3

Edizione

[3rd ed. 2019.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (344 pages)

Disciplina

618.207543

Soggetti

Radiology

Pediatrics

Neurology 

Ultrasound

Neurology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

PART I: The Cranial Ultrasound Procedure: Cranial Ultrasonography: Advantages -- Cranial Ultrasonography: Technical Aspects -- Performing Cranial Ultrasound Examinations -- Assessing Cranial Ultrasound Examinations -- Scoring Systems -- Limitations of Cranial Ultrasonography and Recommendations for MRI -- Maturational Changes of the Neonatal Brain -- Summary -- PART II: Ultrasound Anatomy of the Neonatal Brain: Coronal Planes -- Sagittal Planes -- Posterior Fontanel -- Temporal Window -- Mastoid Fontanel.

Sommario/riassunto

This book clearly explains the basics of cranial ultrasonography in the neonate, from patient preparation through to screening strategies and the classification of abnormalities. The aim is to enable the reader consistently to obtain images of the highest quality and to interpret them correctly. Essential information is provided both on the procedure itself and on the normal ultrasound anatomy. The standard technique is described and illustrated, and emphasis is placed on the value of supplementary acoustic windows. Attention is also drawn to maturational changes in the neonatal brain and to the limitations of cranial ultrasonography. Frequently occurring abnormalities are



described and classifications for these abnormalities are provided. A new classification for neonatal cerebellar hemorrhages is introduced. In this third edition, all ultrasound images have beena replaced, reflecting the improvements in image quality. An entirely new chapter is devoted to Doppler ultrasonography. The illustrations have been improved and new illustrations were added. The reader will have access to highly informative videos on the cranial ultrasound procedure, available online via SpringerLink. The compact design of the book makes it an ideal and handy reference that will guide the novice in understanding the essentials of the technique while also providing useful information for the more experienced practitioner.