Congenital Malformations

[Kumar/Burton: Congenital Malformations 0071471898; 9780071471893[title]Congenital MalformationsEvidence-Based Evaluation and ManagementPraveen Kumar, MDBarbara K. Burton, MD[Headline: ]A concise, clinically-focused guide to the evaluation and management of infants with congenital malformations[Copy: ]Congenital Malformationsis a comprehensive, practical text that highlights key perspectives on the medical management of infants with malformations. With its convenient system-based organization and evidence-based approach, this clinically-focused guide is designed to optimize the utilization of limited diagnostic resources. Easy-to-follow algorithms and tables enable you to rapidly identify and manage the many different malformations that commonly present in clinical practice, such as cleft lip, cardiac septal defects, and skeletal dysplasias.Features: Succinct, high-yield coverage allows for efficient review of the most common malformations Evidence-based orientation provides up-to-date, clinically relevant diagnostic and treatment recommendations that are based on a meticulous review of the scientific literature Consistent templated format delivers easily accessible information on: Epidemiology/Etiology Clinical Presentation Associated Malformations and Syndromes Evaluation Management and Prognosis Genetic counseling Organized by malformation rather than syndrome - for a clear, easy-to-follow diagnostic guideBurton, Barbara K. is the author of 'Congenital Malformations', published 2007 under ISBN 9780071471893 and ISBN 0071471898.