Obstetrics and Gynaecology at a Glance, 2nd Edition

by Errol Norwitz (Yale-New Haven Hospital); John O. Schorge (The University of Texas)

• ISBN13: 9781405131865
• ISBN10: 1405131861
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-05-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Obstetrics and Gynaecology at a Glance provides a concise and accessible introduction and revision aid for medical students undertaking their obstetrics and gynaecology attachment. Following the familiar easy-to-use at a Glance format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread with key facts accompanied by clear illustrations and diagrams encapsulating all that students need to know. This new edition of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at a Glance: Contains a second colour throughout to enhance the visual appeal, making the subject even easier to understand. Has been revised to incorporate international approaches to management and epidemiology. Contains new chapters on: -breast disease -history and physical examination Features brand new and updated artwork in a cohesive and clear structure. Obstetrics and Gynaecology at a Glance will appeal to medical students, junior doctors on the Foundation Program and midwives. Pre-publication reviews "The text with accompanying visual aids is an excellent quick referral guide to nearly everything undergraduate students will meet during Obstetrics and Gynaecology. It has found the right level in terms of undergraduate content and has struck the right balance between full curricular coverage and avoiding unnecessary detail. I would not hesitate to recommend it to my students." Senior Lecturer, St George's Hospital Medical School Reviews of the last edition "Absolutely sensational; this is a fabulous textbook." Cambridge Medicine

Author Biography

Errol Norwitz, Division of Fetal Medicine, Yale-New Haven Hospital

John Schorge, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Texas Southwestern Medical Centre, University of Texas

Table of Contents

Preface	6	(1)
Acknowledgements	6	(1)
Further reading	6	(1)
Table and figure acknowledgements	7	(1)
GYNAECOLOGY
General
History taking and physical examination	8	(2)
Anatomy of the female reproductive tract	10	(2)
The menstrual cycle	12	(2)
Abnormal vaginal bleeding	14	(2)
Ectopic pregnancy	16	(2)
Pelvic pain	18	(2)
Lower genital tract infections	20	(2)
Pelvic inflammatory disease	22	(2)
Benign disorders of the lower genital tract	24	(2)
Benign disorders of the upper genital tract	26	(2)
Endometriosis and adenomyosis	28	(2)
Contraception	30	(2)
Sterilization	32	(2)
Breast disease	34	(2)
Miscarriage and termination of pregnancy	36	(2)
Gynaecological surgery	38	(2)
Urogynaecology
Urinary incontinence	40	(2)
Pelvic organ prolapse	42	(2)
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility
Puberty and precocious puberty	44	(2)
Amenorrhoea	46	(2)
Polycystic ovarian syndrome	48	(2)
Recurrent pregnancy loss	50	(2)
The infertile couple	52	(2)
Ovulation induction	54	(2)
Assisted reproductive technology	56	(2)
Menopause and hormone replacement therapy	58	(2)
Gynaecological oncology
Dysplasia and colposcopy	60	(2)
Cervical and vaginal cancer	62	(2)
Vulvar cancer	64	(2)
Uterine cancer	66	(2)
Ovarian cancer	68	(2)
Gestational trophoblastic disease	70	(2)
OBSTETRICS
General
Embryology and early fetal development	72	(2)
Fetal physiology	74	(2)
Endocrinology of pregnancy and parturition	76	(2)
Maternal adaptation to pregnancy	78	(2)
Prenatal diagnosis	80	(2)
Obstetric ultrasound	82	(2)
Antepartum complications
Infections in pregnancy: bacteria and protozoa	84	(2)
Infections in pregnancy: viruses and spirochetes	86	(2)
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy	88	(2)
Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy	90	(2)
Cardiovascular disease in pregnancy	92	(2)
Thyroid disease in pregnancy	94	(2)
Other medical and surgical conditions in pregnancy	96	(2)
Drugs and medications during pregnancy	98	(2)
Disorders of amniotic fluid volume	100	(2)
Disorders of fetal growth	102	(2)
Antepartum fetal surveillance	104	(2)
Hydrops fetalis	106	(2)
Intrauterine fetal demise	108	(2)
Multiple pregnancy	110	(2)
Antepartum haemorrhage	112	(2)
Premature labour	114	(2)
Cervical insufficiency and cervical cerclage	116	(2)
Premature rupture of the membranes	118	(2)
Intrapartum management
Induction and augmentation of labour	120	(2)
Normal labour and delivery	122	(2)
Abnormal labour and delivery	124	(2)
Pain relief in labour	126	(2)
Intrapartum fetal monitoring	128	(2)
Operative vaginal delivery	130	(2)
Caesarean delivery	132	(2)
Postpartum complications
Third stage of labour and postpartum haemorrhage	134	(2)
The puerperium	136	(2)
Circumcision	138	(3)
Index	141