Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2nd Edition

by Lawrence Impey

• ISBN13: 9781405107211
• ISBN10: 1405107219
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

"... the only book needed to pass finals in obs and gynae." Student BMJ "...the best obstetrics and gynaecology textbook...' Barts and The London Chronicle Impey's Obstetrics and Gynaecology is the key textbook in the field. The book provides: Management sections - invaluable for OSCE's Ethics and legal aspects Integrated approach to basic science and clinical practice History and examination, Investigations and diagnosis Common disorders and diseases Abnormalities and complications The second edition presents: Features & BenefitsIllustrations including new scans and accompanying new line diagrams - Aids understanding in real life clinical context Key Points boxes - Highlights core information At a Glances - Rapid summary of chapter contents New Cochrane References - Access to the clinical evidence base Further reading section - Points to sources of deeper knowledge and understanding All in all, Obstetrics and Gynaecology is the only book you need to complete your course and pass your exams!

Table of Contents

Preface to the Second Edition	vi
Preface to the First Edition	vii
Acknowledgements	viii
List of Abbreviations	ix
List of Journal Abbreviations	xii
Gynaecology Section
The History and Examination in Gynaecology	3	(6)
The Menstrual Cycle and its Disorders	9	(10)
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Margaret Rees
The Uterus and its Abnormalities	19	(8)
The Cervix and its Disorders	27	(7)
The Ovary and its Disorders	34	(8)
Disorders of the Vulva and Vagina	42	(5)
Prolapse of the Uterus and Vagina	47	(4)
Disorders of the Urinary Tract	51	(6)
Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain	57	(4)
Genital Tract Infections	61	(7)
Graz Luzzi
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Fertility and Subfertility	68	(11)
Contraception	79	(9)
The Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy	88	(6)
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Margaret Rees
Disorders of Early Pregnancy	94	(9)
Gynaecological Operations	103	(6)
Obstetrics Section
The History and Examination in Obstetrics	109	(9)
Antenatal Care	118	(6)
Congenital Abnormalities and their Identification	124	(8)
Infections in Pregnancy	132	(5)
Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy	137	(8)
Other Medical Disorders in Pregnancy	145	(10)
Red Blood Cell Isoimmunization	155	(3)
Preterm Delivery and its Management	158	(4)
Antepartum Haemorrhage	162	(7)
Fetal Growth, Compromise and Surveillance	169	(8)
Abnormal Lie and Breech Presentation	177	(5)
Multiple Pregnancy	182	(5)
Labour 1: Mechanism ---Anatomy and Physiology	187	(7)
Labour 2: Management	194	(18)
Progress in labour	194	(5)
Care of the fetus	199	(4)
Care of the mother	203	(2)
Conduct of labour	205	(7)
Labour 3: Special Circumstances	212	(4)
Instrumental and Operative Delivery	216	(5)
Obstetric Emergencies	221	(3)
The Puerperium	224	(7)
Birth Statistics and Audit	231	(3)
Legal Issues in Obstetrics and Gynaecology	234	(3)
Sally Newman
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Gynaecology Management Section	237	(14)
Obstetric Management Section	251	(16)
Index	267