Main description:

This book is to provide readers with an overview of in utero Pediatrics, an interdisciplinary medicine focusing on sequential and comprehensive care for fetuses and children who have functional and/or structural disorders originated from in utero. It covers congenital disorders in cardiology, neurosurgery, urology, general surgery, endocrine genetics, and other related topics. Each chapter starts with the basic theory, illustrates clinical practices on certain congenital disorders, and summaries recent research and advances in the field. Written by experts with wealthy experiences, this case-based book will be a valuable reference for pediatricians and perinatologists, as well as those who are interested in this field.

Contents:

Introduction of In Utero Pediatrics.- Research on Early Life Health.- Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Perinatology.- Effects of Environmental Exposure on Early Life Development.- Impact of Intrauterine Environment on Child Development.- Fetal Growth and Long-term Follow-up.- Management of Congenital Disorders in Cardiovascular System.- Management of Congenital Disorders in Nervous System.- Management of Congenital Disorders in Digestive System.- Management of Congenital Disorders in Respiratory System.- Management of Congenital Disorders in Urine System.- Management of Congenital Disorders in Endocrine System and Inherited Metabolic Diseases.- Management of Congenital Disorders in Muscular and Skeletal System.- Management of Congenital Disorders in Reproductive System.- Imaging Diagnosis of Congenital Disorders in Fetus.- Molecular and Genetic Diagnosis of Congenital Disorders in Fetus.- Child Rehabilitation.- Multi-disciplinary Treatment in in utero intervention for congenital diseases.