Ultrasound in Assisted Reproduction and Early Pregnancy: A Practical Guide

Description:

Ultrasonography is a crucial tool in successful assisted reproduction but requires a steady hand and can often be difficult for unconfident clinicians. A comprehensive ultrasound imaging reference, this is an essential guide for trainee clinicians, ultrasonographers, and nurses working in the field of assisted reproductive technology. Providing the reader with an overview of the process and a foundation to direct their ultrasound assessment of each patient, it contains highly practical tips and tricks for obtaining the best images. Heavily illustrated with example images, the role of ultrasound in fertility treatment is explained, as well as how to identify the uterus and ovaries, measure the endometrium, count follicles and recognize pathology. The role of ultrasound in assisted reproduction is covered, including transvaginal oocyte collection, embryo transfer, early pregnancy, miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. This is an indispensable reference for clinicians new to ultrasound in assisted reproduction.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Physics and Instrumentation

Chapter 3 Gynaecology Ultrasound

Chapter 4 Uterine Pathology and Anomalies

Chapter 5 Endometriosis and Adenomyosis

Chapter 6 Ovarian Anomalies and Pathology

Chapter 7 Hydrosalpinx

Chapter 8 Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

Chapter 9 First Trimester Pregnancy

Chapter 10 Ergonomics