Child Anne H. (ed.) Diagnosis and Management of Marfan Syndrom

Springer, 2016. — 311 p. — ISBN: 978-1-4471-5441-9This book has been written in response to the many excellent questions posed by our patients and their care teams, questions which deserve the best-informed and up to date answers provided by our experts in each of the many health areas affected by Marfan syndrome. The aim of this text is to provide a summary of the present day understanding of diagnosis, management and best medical and surgical treatment of infants, children and adults with Marfan syndrome. The authors cover the lifelong problems from birth to old age, in each affected system. Forty percent of this information is the result of new careful research based on a well-defined longitudinally studied UK patient population.​Diagnosis and Management (Summary)
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Complications Associated with Marfan Syndrome: Pitfalls in the Emergency Setting
Infantile and Neonatal Marfan Syndrome
The Child with Marfan Syndrome: A Paediatric Cardiology Approach
Cardiac Management
Echocardiography in Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Marfan Syndrome
Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in Marfan Syndrome
Thoracic Aortic Surgery in Marfan Syndrome
Abdominal and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Replacement for Marfan Syndrome
Ophthalmic Abnormalities in Marfan Syndrome
Spinal Deformity in Marfan Syndrome (MFS)
Rheumatological Aspects of Marfan Syndrome
The Role of Physiotherapy in Marfan Syndrome
Pulmonary Manifestations of Marfan Syndrome
Dental Aspects of Marfan Syndrome
ENT Aspects of Marfan Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients with Marfan Syndrome
The Neurosurgical Manifestations of Marfan Syndrome
Genitourinary Tract in Women with Marfan Syndrome
Pregnancy Management in Marfan Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome (MFS): Inherited Microfibrillar Disorder Caused by Mutations in the Fibrillin-1 Gene
Reproductive Decisions
Exercise in Marfan Syndrome
Ageing in Marfan Syndrome
Psychosocial Aspects of Marfan Syndrome
Patient Support