Fetal Therapy : Scientific Basis and Critical Appraisal of Clinical Benefits

This comprehensive text focuses on the pathophysiology and management of fetal diseases that can be treated in utero. It is useful as a reference guide of therapeutic opinions or for in-depth study for maternal-fetal specialists and neonatologists. Recently expanded by an international team of experts to cover current research.

Updated by a team of internationally renowned experts, this book gives a thorough overview of fetal pathophysiology and an evidence base for in utero: both medical (non-invasive) and surgical treatments. Many topics are expanded to cover recent advances, including: stem cell transplantation; tissue scaffolding; minimally invasive approaches to ''open fetal surgery''; the etiology, prevention and treatment of preterm birth and PROM; the genetic etiologies of fetal disease; and gene therapy. In addition, there are in-depth discussions as to the role of open fetal myelomeningocele repair and several fetoscopic approaches to therapy. The international editors have added important new chapters on reducing stillbirth and prenatal counselling. This book is an invaluable reference guide to the latest fetal therapy options, and an essential, in-depth study book for maternal-fetal and neonatology specialists.