This practical guide covers all aspects of gynaecological ultrasound, focusing on good technique, the ultrasound machine and reporting. Written by experts with a strong reputation for training in the field, this book takes a ‘tips and tricks’ approach. Chapters cover topics such as equipment familiarization, principles of transvaginal ultrasound, the awkward uterus, the difficult ovary, and ART-related procedures. The authors discuss the use of both basic ultrasound and 3D machines, and provide tips on how to optimize the image and gain useful clinical information even in the most challenging of assessments. With a multitude of images included to train the eye to identify normal anatomy and common pathologies, chapter summary boxes and case-based examples also provide an easy reference for assessing conditions and lesions. This book will greatly improve the scanning technique of trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology, sonographers, reproductive medicine practitioners, and gynaecologists of any level.

Book Description

This practical guide covers all aspects of gynaecological ultrasound scanning, focusing on good technique, the ultrasound machine and reporting. Experts provide tips on optimizing the image and assessing conditions and lesions. This is a valuable reference book for OB-GYN trainees, sonographers, reproductive medicine practitioners and gynaecologists.

Contents

۱ Get to Know Your Machine and Scanning Environment
۲ Baseline Sonographic Assessment of the Female Pelvis
۳ Difficult Gynaecological Ultrasound Examination
۴ Sonographic Assessment of Uterine Fibroids and Adenomyosis
۵ Sonographic Assessment of Congenital Uterine Anomalies
۶ Sonographic Assessment of Endometrial Pathology
۷ Sonographic Assessment of Polycystic Ovaries
۸ Sonographic Assessment of Ovarian Cysts and Masses
۹ Sonographic Assessment of Pelvic Endometriosis
۱۰ Sonographic Assessment of Fallopian Tubes and Tubal Pathologies
۱۱ Role of Ultrasound in Assisted Reproductive Treatment
۱۲ Operative Ultrasound in Gynaecology
۱۳ Sonographic Assessment of Complications Related to Assisted Reproductive Techniques
۱۴ Sonographic Assessment of Early Pregnancy
۱۵ Tips and Tricks when Using Ultrasound in a Contraception Clinic
۱۶ Doppler Ultrasound in Gynaecology