Imaging of Fetal Brain and Spine: An Atlas and Guide

DETAILS : 

• Author : B. S. Rama Murthy
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Springer
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 16 July 2019
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9811358435
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9811358432
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1400 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Imaging of Fetal Brain and Spine: An Atlas and Guide, authored by the world-renowned diagnostic ultrasound pioneer Dr. B. S. Rama Murthy, is a definitive, high-level medical atlas designed for radiologists, sonologists, and fetal medicine specialists. Published as a masterclass reference guide, this book systematically tackles the intensely complex domain of neurosonography, offering a comprehensive roadmap for diagnosing congenital anomalies of the central nervous system during prenatal development.

The core utility of this text lies in its unparalleled visual architecture, which bridges the gap between normal neuroanatomy and intricate pathological states. Dr. Rama Murthy maps out the sequential development of the fetal brain and spinal cord across all three trimesters, establishing standard reference parameters for routine and advanced sonographic screenings. The text delves deeply into the embryology, sonographic techniques, and diagnostic criteria required to identify conditions such as ventriculomegaly, neural tube defects, holoprosencephaly, corpus callosum agenesis, and complex posterior fossa malformations.

Rather than overloading the clinician with purely theoretical text, this volume functions primarily as a working clinical atlas. Every single chapter is backed by exceptionally high-resolution, state-of-the-art ultrasound images, 3D and 4D reconstructions, and correlative fetal MRI scans that mirror real-world clinical dilemmas. Dr. Rama Murthy accompanies these visual records with concise, bullet-free analytical commentaries that outline precise scanning planes, subtle diagnostic pitfalls, and the prognostic implications of each anomaly, making it an indispensable asset for ensuring accuracy in modern prenatal counseling and obstetric management.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. B. S. Rama Murthy is a towering, globally recognized authority in the field of diagnostic ultrasound and fetal medicine, based in Bengaluru, India. As the founder and chief consultant at Srinivasa Ultrasound Scan Centre, he has spent over four decades specializing in high-risk obstetric imaging, fetal echocardiography, and advanced fetal neurosonography, earning a reputation as a clinician's clinician to whom complex cases are referred nationwide.

Dr. Rama Murthy’s contributions to radiology education are monumental. He is a celebrated teacher, a frequent keynote speaker at international imaging congresses, and a visionary mentor who has trained generations of sonologists. His writing and teaching style are characterized by absolute clinical precision, a deep emphasis on systematic scanning techniques, and a passion for stripping away diagnostic ambiguity. His life's work is centered on elevating the standards of prenatal diagnostics, and this atlas stands as a crowning testament to his commitment to clinical excellence and educational clarity.