Intrauterine Growth Restriction Aetiology and Management [Paperback]

Intrauterine Growth Restriction: Aetiology and Management will be the first book to focus exclusively on this extremely important and common complication of pregnancy. There have been many recent developments in our understanding of the aetiology and pathogenesis of the condition as well as in screening, monitoring and therapy. This book is unique in that it covers both the aetiology and pathogenesis as well as clinical management and also includes sections on definitions and potential future advances. Every aspect is covered by an international expert which will provide the reader with a valuable insight into this condition.Intrauterine Growth Restriction: Aetiology and Management will be the first book to focus exclusively on this extremely important and common complication of pregnancy. There have been many recent developments in our understanding of the aetiology and pathogenesis of the condition as well as in screening, monitoring and therapy. This book is unique in that it covers both the aetiology and pathogenesis as well as clinical management and also includes sections on definitions and potential future advances. Every aspect is covered by an international expert which will provide the reader with a valuable insight into this condition.1. Definitions of Intrauterine Growth Restriction.- Approaches to the Recognition and Measurement of IUGR.- References.- Section 1 Aetiology and Pathognesis.- 2. Genes, Chromosomes and IUGR.- Chromosome Abnormalities.- Confined Placental Mosaicism and Uniparental Disomy.- Syndromes.- Conclusions.- References.- 3. Perinatal Viral Infections as a Cause of Intrauterine Growth Restriction.- Properties of Viruses and their Replication.- Cytomegalovirus.- Rubella.- Varicella-Zoster Virus Infection.- Human Immunodeficiency Virus.- Conclusion.- References.- 4. Therapeutic Drugs, Recreational Drugs and Lifestyle Factors.- Therapeutic Drugs.- Recreational Drugs.- Lifestyle Factors.- Conclusion.- Rl³+