Fetal Therapy: Scientific Basis and Critical Appraisal of Clinical Benefits

Fetal treatment, particularly complex fetal therapy, is an emergent and expanding field.This comprehensive text focuses on areas of fetal disease and pathophysiology that can be treated in utero and the benefits and problems with such therapy. Both medical (non-invasive) and surgical procedures are discussed, drawing on the expertise of an internationally renowned author team. Each chapter includes a comprehensive overview of the basic science underlying fetal pathology, as well as discussing the highest level of technical performance of fetal interventions. Contributions from fetal therapy ‘centers-of-excellence’ around the world collectively emphasize the need for an evidence-based approach to the field. This volume is useful both as a quick reference guide to the latest fetal therapy options and as an in-depth study book for maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology specialists at any stage of their career who are seeking to acquire essential background knowledge. Indispensable on any bookshelf in fetal medicine units. Additional ISBNs 1107012139, 113985383X, 9781107012134, 9781139853835Fetal Therapy: Scientific Basis and Critical Appraisal of Clinical Benefits 1st Edition is written by Mark D. Kilby and published by Cambridge University Press. ISBNs for Fetal Therapy are 9781139853835, 113985383X and the print ISBNs are 9781107012134, 1107012139. Additional ISBNs include 1107012139, 113985383X, 9781107012134, 9781139853835.