Genetic Disorders and the Fetus: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment [Hardcover]

Dr. Aubrey Milunsky MBBCh DSc FRCP FACMG DCH (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0801858011 | ISBN-13: 978-0801858017 | Publication Date: July 15, 1998 | Edition: 4th

The definitive reference work on prenatal diagnosis, Genetic Disorders and the Fetus is now available in a completely revised and updated fourth edition reflecting the most current advances in research and clinical care.

Written by an international team of experts, the volume provides in-depth critical analysis of the latest work in prenatal diagnosis of genetic and other disorders. Topics include: fragile X syndrome, cystic fibrosis, neural tube defects, and hemoglobinopathies; the experience and techniques of amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, ultrasound, fetal blood sampling; abortion and fetal therapy; and medicolegal and ethical issues in prenatal diagnosis. The book also describes the use of combined biochemical markers to screen for neural tube and chromosomal defects, presents the latest developments relating to testing fetal cells in the mother's blood, and reviews major advances in molecular genetics that permit prenatal carrier detection and presymptomatic and predictive testing.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The editor is to be congratulated on producing such a topical and full summary of current practice and future developments. This book would make a most useful addition to the libraries of both genetic and fetal medicine departments." -- Journal of Medical Genetics

"Perinatology and the care of the newborn are two of the most exciting fields of medicine and have been characterized by tremendous advances over the past three decades... Genetic Disorders of the Fetus accurately reflects this progress and captures the excitement that characterizes these endeavors. Long considered a standard reference in the area of prenatal diagnosis, this text is notable for its breadth and continues to be a readable, well-organized, comprehensive resource for clinicians in fields related to the care of the fetus and newborn... The fourth edition is a thoroughly updated and revised version... For those engaged in prenatal, perinatal, and neonatal diagnosis, this [edition] is recommended for your library." -- Journal of the American Medical Association

Review

"A definitive volume on the subject... This book should be viewed as a major text in the field of prenatal medicine and genetic disorders of the fetus." -- American Journal of Medical Genetics, reviewing a previous edition or volume

"This volume is an absolute necessity for the library of all genetic units and departments of obstetrics/gynecology, radiology, and pediatrics." -- Journal of the American Medical Association, reviewing a previous edition or volume

"An excellent book... Every self-respecting prenatal diagnostic unit should have ready access to it." -- The Lancet, reviewing a previous edition or volume

"Encyclopedic in its scope and presentation, serving as a primary reference for aspects of technique and diagnosis. The data presented are sufficiently comprehensive to answer initial questions and are adequately referenced to direct further study. The inclusion of summary charts and tables succinctly expands the information." -- American Journal of Human Genetics, reviewing a previous edition or volume

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1198 pages
• Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press; 4th edition (July 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801858011
• ISBN-13: 978-0801858017
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,311,523 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)