First and Mid Trimester Ultrasound Diagnosis of Orofacial Clefts (eBook)

Dr. Lakshmy Ravi Selvaraj is currently a sonologist and director of Shri Lakshmi Clinic and Scan Centre, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India. She is the recipient of Dr. Venkoba Roa Gold Medal in medicine. She has been practicing ultrasound since 2001 and is a pioneer in the field of fetal diagnostic ultrasound. Her current area of research is imaging of the fetus at the 11-14 week scan. She has published several papers in the field of prenatal ultrasound diagnosis and fetal medicine. Dr. Selvaraj is an invited speaker in many national and international conferences. She has done exemplary work in imaging of the fetal palate in first trimester and has delivered many lectures on the fetal palate, and also presented papers including the 'superimposed line sign': a novel marker in early diagnosis of secondary cleft palate in ISUOG's 2018 World Congress on ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology held at Singapore. 

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This book aims to highlight all the existing information available on first and mid-trimester imaging of palate in prenatal ultrasound and to develop a methodical approach in imaging the palate. As formation of the palate is completed by 11 weeks of gestation and as there are no evolving changes in palatine anatomy at the mid-trimester, diagnosis of palatine clefts can now completely be shifted to late first-trimester. First-trimester evaluation of palate is now gaining importance and a number of techniques have currently been proposed by different authors.This book covers the existing literature and recent 2D and 3D techniques in evaluating palate and helps in the early detection of palatine clefts in the first trimester. Orofacial clefting is one of the most common birth defects and the burden of it in developing countries is substantial. This book helps in improving the counseling options for the obstetrician and the couple early in gestation. It includes 2D and 3D images of various types of palatine clefts and the nuances in imaging the secondary palate extensively. 3D images of the palate also help the multi-disciplinary team especially the maxillofacial surgeons involved in managing orofacial clefts. It also includes videos for easy understanding.This book is a ready reckoner for the imaging specialists and students /trainees involved in prenatal diagnosis. It provides essential information in diagnosing orofacial cleft both to the novice and to the skilled professionals involved in the field of diagnostic fetal ultrasound.