Williams Obstetrics: 23rd Edition

by Cunningham, F.; Leveno, Kenneth; Bloom, Steven; Hauth, John; Rouse, Dwight; Spong, Catherine

• ISBN13: 9780071497015
• ISBN10: 0071497013
• Edition: 23rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-10-29
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional

Summary

The premier reference in obstetrics for more than a century -- now in full-colorWilliams Obstetricshas been the premier text and reference for physicians and residents for more than a century. This latest edition will be presented in a radically new, attractive, and user-friendly package.In contrast other books in the field,Williams Obstetricshas been, and will continue to be, written by a small team of authors who are (or have been) at the same institution--the hopsital that delivers the most babies per day with the best outcomes anywhere. As a result, the book has great consistency, little overlap, and stunning depth and breadth; no other book is as comprehensive or as detailed.Using the new and attractive design of its recent companion text,Williams Gynecology, this edition will become full-color throughout with tables and figures on every page and a more consistent art program. The increased use of headings, and shorter, clearer sentences will also make it easier for readers to find the content they need quickly.Evidence-based medicine, which has long been a strong feature of this book, will now be highlighted in the text through the use of icons, and improved algorithms and tables, that provide Class I evidence for diagnosis and treatment.Features Authoritative content from one of the best obstetrics departments worldwide Brand new medical illustrations convey important visual content Detailed coverage of abnormal obstetrics More headings and easier-to-read prose make this the best edition yet

Author Biography

F. Gary Cunningham, M.D., Professor and Distinguished Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Parkland Hospital.
.Kenneth J. Levano, M.D., Professor and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Parkland Hospital.
.Steven L. Bloom, M.D., Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Parkland Hospital.
.John C. Hauth, M.D., Professor and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama.

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Table of Contents

Brief TOC

Overview

Obstetrics in Perspective

Anatomy & Physiology

Maternal Anatomy

Implantation, Embryogenesis

Fetal Growth and Development

Maternal Physiology

Parturition

Antepartum

Preconceptional Counseling

Prenatal Care

Abortion

Ectopic Pregnancy

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

Genetics

Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy

Teratology and Drugs

Antepartum Assessment

Ultrasonography

Labor and Delivery

Normal Labor and Delivery

Intrapartum Assessment

Obstetrical Anesthesia

Dystocian++Abnormal Labor

Disorders of Amnionic Fluid Volume

Induction of Labor

Forceps Delivery and Vacuum Extraction

Breech Presentation and Delivery

Cesarean Delivery and Peripartum Hysterectomy

Prior Caesarean Delivery

Abnormalities of the Placenta, Umbilical Cord, and Membranes

Fetus & Newborn

The Newborn

Diseases and Injuries of Fetus and Newborn

Peurperium

The Peurperium

Peurperial Infection

Contraception

Sterilization

Obstetric Complications

Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

Obstetrical Hemorrhage

Preterm Birth

Postterm Pregnancy

Fetal Growth Disorders

Multifetal Gestation

Abnormalities of the Reproductive Tract

Medical & Surgical Complications

General Considerations

Critical Care/Trauma

Obesity

Cardiovascular Disease

Chronic Hypertension

Pulmonary Disorders

Thromboembolic Disorders

Renal & Urinary Tract Disorders

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Hepatic, Biliary, and Pancreatic

Hematologic Disorders

Diabetes

Thyroid and Other Endocrine

Connective Tissue Disorders

Neurological and Psychiatric

Dermatologic Disorders

Neoplastic Diseases

Infections

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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