Handbook of prenatal diagnosis - Ronald J. Trent

The Handbook of Prenatal Diagnosis provides an outline of current science and practice in this area, explaining the techniques available, their indications, clinical use and complications. Tables and illustrations are used extensively to clarify the principles and demonstrate the findings for each method of prenatal diagnosis. Diagnosis of infectious disease in the fetus and neonate is concisely covered, as, in an appendix, are laboratory screening tests for the newborn. Educational, counselling and ethical issues are discussed, and a chapter is devoted to the needs of parents and families as consumers of these expanding services. It is an important practical resource for the broad range of health professionals now involved in prenatal diagnosis.