Obstetrics and Gynaecology

by Impey, Lawrence; Child, Tim

• ISBN13: 9780470655191
• ISBN10: 0470655194
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-04-09
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Now in its fourth edition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology has been thoroughly revised and updated. A new chapter covering ethics in obstetrics and gynecology and additional illustrations and photographs have been added to aid in both theoretical and clinical understanding. A companion website for the new edition provides a series of summary PowerPoint slides, a range of illustrations and photographs together with self-assessment questions and answers.

Author Biography

Lawrence Impey is Consultant in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine at The John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

Tim Child is Senior Fellow in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at the University of Oxford and Honorary Consultant Gynaecologist at The John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

Table of Contents

Preface to the Fourth Edition	p. vii
Preface to the First Edition	p. vii
Acknowledgements	p. viii
List of Abbreviations	p. ix
List of Journal Abbreviations	p. xii
Gynaecology Section
The History and Examination in Gynaecology	p. 3
The Menstrual Cycle and its Disorders	p. 9
The Uterus and its Abnormalities	p. 21
The Cervix and its Disorders	p. 31
The Ovary and its Disorders	p. 40
Disorders of the Vulva and Vagina	p. 49
Prolapse of the Uterus and Vagina	p. 54
Disorders of the Urinary Tract	p. 59
Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain	p. 67
Genital Tract Infections	p. 73
Fertility and Subfertility	p. 81
Contraception	p. 97
The Menopause and Post-reproductive Health	p. 109
Disorders of Early Pregnancy	p. 118
Gynaecological Operations	p. 129
Obstetrics Section
The History and Examination in Obstetrics	p. 137
Antenatal Care	p. 146
Congenital Abnormalities and their Identification	p. 152
Infections in Pregnancy	p. 165
Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy	p. 173
Other Medical Disorders in Pregnancy	p. 183
Red Blood Cell Isoimmunization	p. 198
Preterm Delivery	p. 202
Antepartum Haemorrhage	p. 209
Fetal Growth, Compromise and Surveillance	p. 216
Abnormal Lie and Breech Presentation	p. 226
Multiple Pregnancy	p. 231
Labour 1: MechanismùAnatomy and Physiology	p. 239
Labour 2: Management	p. 246
Labour 3: Special Circumstances	p. 265
Instrumental and Operative Delivery	p. 270
Obstetric Emergencies	p. 277
The Puerperium	p. 281
Birth Statistics and Audit	p. 288
Legal (UK) and Ethical Issues in Obstetrics and Gynaecology	p. 294
Gynaecology Management Section	p. 301
Obstetric Management Section	p. 315
Common Drags: Safety and Usage in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding	p. 331
Normal Maternal Ranges in Pregnancy	p. 333
Index	p. 335
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