Fundamentals of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Author(s): Professor Jeremy N Oats, Professor Suzanne Abraham
Cover: Paperback
Pages: 364
Edition: 9th
Published: February 2010

A colourful, well-illustrated textbook of obstetrics and gynaecology that combines clear writing and excellent presentation with the latest advances in the management of normal and abnormal pregnancy and gynaecological disorders and their treatment. A hallmark of the book is its sympathetic approach to the needs of the woman, which is nevertheless combined with an equally strong dedication to including the latest important scientific advances in the field.

Features:

• Over 250 line drawings - more than any other text at a similar price.
• Short chapters
• Thorough coverage of clinical management
• Two books in one

What's New:

• Completely new ultrasound scans throughout
• Boxes added in text and as end-of-chapter summaries
• New layout, in the style of the popular Lissauer Paediatrics text

Contents:

• • 1. Gynaecological and obstetric history and examination

• • 2. Ovulation and the menstrual cycle

• • 3. Conception and placental development

• • 4. Embryo and fetus

• • 5. Physiological and anatomical changes in pregnancy

• • 6. Antenatal care

• • 7. Physiology and anatomical changes in childbirth

• • 8. Course and management of childbirth

• • 9. The puerperium

• • 10. Minor complications of pregnancy

• • 11. Abortion

• • 12. Extrauterine pregnancy/ectopic gestation

• • 13. Antepartum haemorrhage

• • 14. Hypertensive diseases in pregnancy

• • 15. Cardiovascular, respiratory, haematological and neurological disorders in pregnancy

• • 16. Endocrine disorders in pregnancy

• • 17. Infections during pregnancy

• • 18. Diseases of the placenta and membranes

• • 19. Variations in the duration of pregnancy

• • 20. The at-risk fetus

• • 21. Abnormal fetal presentations

• • 22. Abnormal labour (dystocia) and prolonged labour

• • 23. Disorders in the puerperium

• • 24. Obstetric operations

• • 25. The epidemiology of obstetrics

• • 26. The newborn infant

• • 27. The low-birthweight infant

• • 28. Disorders of menstruation

• • 29. Psychological and physical disorders of the menstrual cycle

• • 30. Human sexuality

• • 31. Conception control

• • 32. Infertility

• • 33. Infections of the genital tract

• • 34. Atrophic and dystrophic conditions

• • 35. Endometriosis and adenomyosis

• • 36. Benign tumours, cysts and malformations of the genital tract

• • 37. Premalignant and malignant conditions of the female genital tract

• • 38. Uterovaginal displacements, damage and prolapse

• • 39. The urinary tract and its relationship to gynaecology

• • 40. The breast

• • 41. Gynaecological problems in childhood and adolescence

• • 42. A woman's middle years: menopause

• 43. Anatomy of the female genital tract