Gabriele Tonni – författare

Technological innovations accompanying advances in medicine have given rise to the possibility of obtaining better-defined fetal images that assist in medical diagnosis and contribute toward genetic counseling offered to parents during the prenatal care. 3D printing is an emerging technique with a variety of medical applications such as surgical planning, biomedical research and medical education.Clinical Relevance: 3D physical and virtual models from ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging have been used for educational, multidisciplinary discussion and plan therapeutic approaches.The authors describe techniques that can be applied at different stages of pregnancy and constitute an innovative contribution to research on fetal abnormalities. We will show that physical models in fetal medicine can help in the tactile and interactive study of complex abnormalities in multiple disciplines. They may also be useful for prospective parents because a 3D physical modelwith the characteristics of the fetus should allow a more direct emotional connection to their unborn child.

Technological innovations accompanying advances in medicine have given rise to the possibility of obtaining better-defined fetal images that assist in medical diagnosis and contribute toward genetic counseling offered to parents during the prenatal care. 3D printing is an emerging technique with a variety of medical applications such as surgical planning, biomedical research and medical education.Clinical Relevance: 3D physical and virtual models from ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging have been used for educational, multidisciplinary discussion and plan therapeutic approaches.The authors describe techniques that can be applied at different stages of pregnancy and constitute an innovative contribution to research on fetal abnormalities. We will show that physical models in fetal medicine can help in the tactile and interactive study of complex abnormalities in multiple disciplines. They may also be useful for prospective parents because a 3D physical modelwith the characteristics of the fetus should allow a more direct emotional connection to their unborn child.

This book features the most recent advances in 3D ultrasound of the fetal heart, with an emphasis on practical applications, including both technical and clinical aspects. It presents a detailed description of how to obtain standard views using 3D ultrasound and discusses their accuracy in diagnosis of congenital heart diseases. It also covers such topics as the use of Color Doppler, Inversion Mode, B Flow, Glass Body, and Tomographic Ultrasound Imaging for 3D ultrasound scans, as well as STIC with HDlive and HDlive silhouette and their application, especially in conotrucal anomalies and septal defects. The use of 3D ultrasound in venous connection anomalies and right-sided heart anomalies are also demonstrated in detail. An entire chapter is devoted to applications of 3D ultrasound during the first trimester, including assessment of fetal heart function and functional anomalies. New applications and perspectives are also addressed.With contributions from leading experts in the field, 3D Ultrasound of the Fetal Heart is a must-read for medical professionals, researchers, and students seeking to master the intricacies of three-dimensional ultrasound for fetal heart assessment. It bridges the gap between foundational knowledge and cutting-edge applications, ensuring a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of this transformative imaging technique.

This second updated edition describes how different diagnostic techniques may facilitate the prenatal identification of orofacial malformations. The role of standard two-dimensional ultrasound is documented and explained, but detailed attention is also paid to the use of three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound, including the novel 3D reslicing technique, and to the value of complementary magnetic resonance imaging. The malformations considered include cleft lip, cleft lip and palate, ocular malformations, abnormalities associated with fetal aneuploidy, and tumors. These conditions are depicted in numerous high-quality images accompanied by thorough and informative descriptions of imaging findings. The excellence of the illustrative material and the caliber of the authors, who are leading international experts in the field, ensure that this new edition of Prenatal Diagnosis of Orofacial Malformations will be an invaluable tool for obstetricians and gynecologists.