Obstetric Ultrasound: Principles, Clinical Practice and Diagnostic Precision

Obstetric Ultrasound: Principles, Clinical Practice and Diagnostic Precision is a comprehensive academic and clinical reference designed to strengthen the understanding and practical application of ultrasonography in pregnancy. Edited by Dr. Nishant Mishra, Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiodiagnosis at NC Medical College & Hospital, Panipat, Haryana, India, the book brings together contributions from radiologists, obstetricians, and clinical academicians to provide a structured approach to prenatal imaging, fetal assessment, and diagnostic interpretation.

The book is organized into ten chapters that follow the progression of pregnancy, beginning with the fundamental principles of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, transducer selection, image optimization, and scanning techniques. It subsequently explores early pregnancy assessment, including the evaluation of pregnancy viability, gestational dating, pregnancy of unknown location, and the sonographic diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy and early pregnancy failure.

A major component of the book focuses on second-trimester fetal anatomy assessment and systematic anomaly scanning. It discusses standard imaging planes, fetal biometric measurements, anatomical evaluation, and the identification of congenital abnormalities. Dedicated chapters address fetal growth assessment, Doppler surveillance, placental evaluation, umbilical cord abnormalities, amniotic fluid assessment, and multiple pregnancies. The book also examines cervical assessment, preterm birth, and complications encountered during the third trimester.

Further sections provide a system-by-system approach to fetal anomaly diagnosis and discuss obstetric ultrasound in special clinical situations. Particular attention is given to image acquisition, diagnostic accuracy, structured reporting, quality assurance, and medico-legal standards. The emphasis on reproducible scanning protocols, appropriate machine settings, measurement accuracy, and systematic documentation supports the development of reliable and clinically meaningful ultrasound examinations.

By integrating foundational concepts with practical clinical guidance, the book aims to help readers understand not only how to perform obstetric ultrasound examinations but also how to interpret findings, recognize potential diagnostic pitfalls, and communicate results effectively. Its structured organization and clinically oriented explanations make it a useful educational resource for radiology and obstetrics residents, practicing radiologists, obstetricians, sonographers, fellows, and other healthcare professionals involved in maternal and fetal imaging.

Overall, Obstetric Ultrasound: Principles, Clinical Practice and Diagnostic Precision serves as a practical reference for learners and clinicians seeking to enhance their knowledge of prenatal imaging, improve the systematic evaluation of maternal and fetal structures, and develop greater confidence in obstetric ultrasound practice.

The book Obstetric Ultrasound: Principles, Clinical Practice and Diagnostic Precision contains the following 10 chapters, as listed in its table of contents:
1. Foundations
2. Early Pregnancy (Clinical Core)
3. Second-Trimester Anatomy Survey (The Anomaly Scan)
4. Fetal Growth Assessment & Doppler Surveillance
5. Placenta, Cord & Amniotic Fluid
6. Multiple Pregnancy
7. Cervix, Preterm Birth & Third-Trimester Complications
8. Fetal Anomalies: System-by-System Diagnosis
9. Obstetric Ultrasound in Special Situations
10. Reporting, Quality Assurance & Medico-Legal Standards

Obstetric ultrasonography; Fetal imaging; Prenatal diagnosis; Doppler sonography; Fetal anomaly detection