Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Edmonds/Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

THE guide to women's reproductive health The knowledge needed for careful and effective practice of obstetrics & gynaecology continues to grow. Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology distils evidence and experience into a straightforward, practice-based guide to women's reproductive health. This 8th edition has been comprehensively updated to reflect modern clinical needs. Summary boxes throughout enable rapid assimilation of key information for effective clinical practice. The two main parts, obstetrics and gynaecology, have been further divided into thematic sections: The basics of obstetrics and of gynaecology The phases of pregnancy from preconception to postnatal care Maternal medicine and fetal medicine Menstruation Infertility Urogynaecology Gynaecologic oncology Designed for trainees and to support experienced practitioners, Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology is your ideal clinical companion.Content: Chapter 1 Maternal Physiology (pages 1–15): Fiona Broughton Pipkin Chapter 2 The Placenta and Fetal Membranes (pages 16–25): Berthold Huppertz and John C. P. Kingdom Chapter 3 Normal Fetal Growth (pages 26–32): Jason Gardosi Chapter 4 Pre?Conception Counselling (pages 33–41): Mandish K. Dhanjal Chapter 5 Antenatal Care (pages 42–49): George Attilakos and Timothy G. Overton Chapter 6 Spontaneous Miscarriage (pages 51–59): Catriona M. Stalder Chapter 7 Recurrent Miscarriage (pages 60–65): Siobhan Quenby Chapter 8 Gestational Trophoblast Tumours (pages 66–75): Philip Savage and Michael Seckl Chapter 9 Ectopic Pregnancy (pages 76–87): Davor Jurkovic Chapter 10 Induced Abortion (pages 88–98): Gillian Flett and Allan Templeton Chapter 11 Hypertensive Disorders (pages 99–110): Jason J. S. Waugh and Maria C. Smith Chapter 12 Heart Disease in Pregnancy (pages 111–120): Catherine Nelson?Piercy Chapter 13 Diabetes and Endocrine Disease in Pregnancy (pages 121–136): Anne Dornhorst and Catherine Williamson Chapter 14 Renal Disease (pages 137–150): Sarah Winfield and John M. Davison Chapter 15 Haematological Problems in Pregnancy (pages 151–172): Peter Clark, Andrew J. Thomson and Ian A. Greer Chapter 16 Miscellaneous Medical Disorders (pages 173–181): Andrew McCarthy Chapter 17 Antenatal Screening (pages 183–199): Ruwan C. Wimalasundera Chapter 18 Disorders of Fetal Growth and Assessment of Fetal Well?Being (pages 200–207): Gordon C. S. Smith and Christoph C. Lees Chapter 19 Fetal Medical Conditions (pages 208–218): Janet Brennand Chapter 20 Fetal Anomalies (pages 219–229): Sailesh Kumar Chapter 21 Multiple Pregnancy (pages 230–243): Mark D. Kilby and Dick Oepkes Chapter 22 The Normal Mechanisms of Labour (pages 245–268): Andres Lopez Bernal and Errol R. Norwitz Chapter 23 Post?Term Pregnancy (pages 269–286): Aaron B. Caughey Chapter 24 Induction and Augmentation of Labour (pages 287–295): Jane E. Norman Chapter 25 Obstetric Emergencies (pages 296–310): Sara Paterson?Brown Chapter 26 Malpresentation, Malposition, Cephalopelvic Disproportion and Obstetric Procedures (pages 311–325): Sabaratnam Arulkumaran Chapter 27 Fetal Monitoring during Labour (pages 326–337): Sara Paterson?Brown Chapter 28 Preterm Labour (pages 338–355): Phillip Bennett Chapter 29 Analgesia, Anaesthesia and Resuscitation (pages 356–361): Felicity Plaat Chapter 30 Puerperium and Lactation (pages 363–376): D. Keith Edmonds Chapter 31 Neonatal Care for Obstetricians (pages 377–393): Glynn Russell Chapter 32 Obstetric Statistics (pages 394–408): James J. Walker Chapter 33 Clinical Anatomy of the Pelvis and Reproductive Tract (pages 409–420): Alan Farthing Chapter 34 Normal and Abnormal Development of the Genital Tract (pages 421–434): D. Keith Edmonds Chapter 35 The Role of Ultrasound in Gynaecology (pages 435–447): Tom Bourne Chapter 36 Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy (pages 448–467): Adam Magos Chapter 37 Puberty and Its Disorders (pages 469–479): D. Keith Edmonds Chapter 38 Gynaecological Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (pages 480–484): D. Keith Edmonds Chapter 39 The Menstrual Cycle (pages 485–494): William L. Ledger Chapter 40 Contraception and Sterilization (pages 495–512): Sharon T. Cameron and Anna Glasier Chapter 41 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Secondary Amenorrhoea (pages 513–533): Adam Balen Chapter 42 Menstrual Problems: Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Primary Dysmenorrhoea (pages 534–543): Andrew W. Horne and Hilary O. D. Critchley Chapter 43 Premenstrual Syndrome (pages 544–552): P. M. Shaughn O'Brien Chapter 44 Menopause and the Postmenopausal Woman (pages 553–564): Nick Panay Chapter 45 Infertility (pages 565–579): Mark Hamilton Chapter 46 Assisted Reproduction (pages 580–594): Geoffrey Trew and Stuart Lavery Chapter 47 Pelvic Infection (pages 595–606): Jonathan D. C. Ross Chapter 48 Chronic Pelvic Pain (pages 607–614): R. William Stones Chapter 49 Endometriosis (pages 615–624): Stephen Kennedy and Philippe Koninckx Chapter 50 Uterovaginal Prolapse (pages 625–634): Anthony R. B. Smith Chapter 51 Urinary Incontinence (pages 635–692): Dudley Robinson and Linda Cardozo Chapter 52 Benign Diseases of the Vulva (pages 693–705): Fiona M. Lewis and Sallie M. Neill Chapter 53 Benign Diseases of the Vagina, Cervix and Ovary (pages 706–714): D. Keith Edmonds Chapter 54 Benign Disease of the Uterus (pages 715–726): Aradhana Khaund and Mary Ann Lumsden Chapter 55 Malignant Disease of the Vulva and the Vagina (pages 727–746): David M. Luesley Chapter 56 Premalignant and Malignant Disease of the Cervix (pages 747–759): Mahmood I. Shafi Chapter 57 Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (pages 760–775): Hani Gabra and Sarah Blagden Chapter 58 Endometrial Cancer (pages 776–782): Sean Kehoe Chapter 59 Sexual Dysfunction (pages 783–797): Claudine Domoney Chapter 60 Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (pages 798–804): Maureen Dalton Chapter 61 Ethical Dilemmas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (pages 805–814): Sheila McLean Chapter 62 The Law and the Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (pages 815–822): Bertie Leigh **THE guide to women's reproductive health** The knowledge needed for careful and effective practice of obstetrics & gynaecology continues to grow. __Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology__ distils evidence and experience into a straightforward, practice-based guide to women's reproductive health. This 8th edition has been comprehensively updated to reflect modern clinical needs. Summary boxes throughout enable rapid assimilation of key information for effective clinical practice. The two main parts, obstetrics and gynaecology, have been further divided into thematic sections: * The basics of obstetrics and of gynaecology * The phases of pregnancy from preconception to postnatal care * Maternal medicine and fetal medicine * Menstruation * Infertility * Urogynaecology * Gynaecologic oncology Designed for trainees and to support experienced practitioners, __Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology__ is your ideal clinical companion.Content: Chapter 1 Maternal Physiology (pages 1–15): Fiona Broughton PipkinChapter 2 The Placenta and Fetal Membranes (pages 16–25): Berthold Huppertz and John C. P. KingdomChapter 3 Normal Fetal Growth (pages 26–32): Jason GardosiChapter 4 Pre?Conception Counselling (pages 33–41): Mandish K. DhanjalChapter 5 Antenatal Care (pages 42–49): George Attilakos and Timothy G. OvertonChapter 6 Spontaneous Miscarriage (pages 51–59): Catriona M. StalderChapter 7 Recurrent Miscarriage (pages 60–65): Siobhan QuenbyChapter 8 Gestational Trophoblast Tumours (pages 66–75): Philip Savage and Michael SecklChapter 9 Ectopic Pregnancy (pages 76–87): Davor JurkovicChapter 10 Induced Abortion (pages 88–98): Gillian Flett and Allan TempletonChapter 11 Hypertensive Disorders (pages 99–110): Jason J. S. Waugh and Maria C. SmithChapter 12 Heart Disease in Pregnancy (pages 111–120): Catherine Nelson?PiercyChapter 13 Diabetes and Endocrine Disease in Pregnancy (pages 121–136): Anne Dornhorst and Catherine WilliamsonChapter 14 Renal Disease (pages 137–150): Sarah Winfield and John M. DavisonChapter 15 Haematological Problems in Pregnancy (pages 151–172): Peter Clark, Andrew J. Thomson and Ian A. GreerChapter 16 Miscellaneous Medical Disorders (pages 173–181): Andrew McCarthyChapter 17 Antenatal Screening (pages 183–199): Ruwan C. WimalasunderaChapter 18 Disorders of Fetal Growth and Assessment of Fetal Well?Being (pages 200–207): Gordon C. S. Smith and Christoph C. LeesChapter 19 Fetal Medical Conditions (pages 208–218): Janet BrennandChapter 20 Fetal Anomalies (pages 219–229): Sailesh KumarChapter 21 Multiple Pregnancy (pages 230–243): Mark D. Kilby and Dick OepkesChapter 22 The Normal Mechanisms of Labour (pages 245–268): Andres Lopez Bernal and Errol R. NorwitzChapter 23 Post?Term Pregnancy (pages 269–286): Aaron B. CaugheyChapter 24 Induction and Augmentation of Labour (pages 287–295): Jane E. NormanChapter 25 Obstetric Emergencies (pages 296–310): Sara Paterson?BrownChapter 26 Malpresentation, Malposition, Cephalopelvic Disproportion and Obstetric Procedures (pages 311–325): Sabaratnam ArulkumaranChapter 27 Fetal Monitoring during Labour (pages 326–337): Sara Paterson?BrownChapter 28 Preterm Labour (pages 338–355): Phillip BennettChapter 29 Analgesia, Anaesthesia and Resuscitation (pages 356–361): Felicity PlaatChapter 30 Puerperium and Lactation (pages 363–376): D. Keith EdmondsChapter 31 Neonatal Care for Obstetricians (pages 377–393): Glynn RussellChapter 32 Obstetric Statistics (pages 394–408): James J. WalkerChapter 33 Clinical Anatomy of the Pelvis and Reproductive Tract (pages 409–420): Alan FarthingChapter 34 Normal and Abnormal Development of the Genital Tract (pages 421–434): D. Keith EdmondsChapter 35 The Role of Ultrasound in Gynaecology (pages 435–447): Tom BourneChapter 36 Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy (pages 448–467): Adam MagosChapter 37 Puberty and Its Disorders (pages 469–479): D. Keith EdmondsChapter 38 Gynaecological Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (pages 480–484): D. Keith EdmondsChapter 39 The Menstrual Cycle (pages 485–494): William L. LedgerChapter 40 Contraception and Sterilization (pages 495–512): Sharon T. Cameron and Anna GlasierChapter 41 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Secondary Amenorrhoea (pages 513–533): Adam BalenChapter 42 Menstrual Problems: Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Primary Dysmenorrhoea (pages 534–543): Andrew W. Horne and Hilary O. D. CritchleyChapter 43 Premenstrual Syndrome (pages 544–552): P. M. Shaughn O'BrienChapter 44 Menopause and the Postmenopausal Woman (pages 553–564): Nick PanayChapter 45 Infertility (pages 565–579): Mark HamiltonChapter 46 Assisted Reproduction (pages 580–594): Geoffrey Trew and Stuart LaveryChapter 47 Pelvic Infection (pages 595–606): Jonathan D. C. RossChapter 48 Chronic Pelvic Pain (pages 607–614): R. William StonesChapter 49 Endometriosis (pages 615–624): Stephen Kennedy and Philippe KoninckxChapter 50 Uterovaginal Prolapse (pages 625–634): Anthony R. B. SmithChapter 51 Urinary Incontinence (pages 635–692): Dudley Robinson and Linda CardozoChapter 52 Benign Diseases of the Vulva (pages 693–705): Fiona M. Lewis and Sallie M. NeillChapter 53 Benign Diseases of the Vagina, Cervix and Ovary (pages 706–714): D. Keith EdmondsChapter 54 Benign Disease of the Uterus (pages 715–726): Aradhana Khaund and Mary Ann LumsdenChapter 55 Malignant Disease of the Vulva and the Vagina (pages 727–746): David M. LuesleyChapter 56 Premalignant and Malignant Disease of the Cervix (pages 747–759): Mahmood I. ShafiChapter 57 Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (pages 760–775): Hani Gabra and Sarah BlagdenChapter 58 Endometrial Cancer (pages 776–782): Sean KehoeChapter 59 Sexual Dysfunction (pages 783–797): Claudine DomoneyChapter 60 Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (pages 798–804): Maureen DaltonChapter 61 Ethical Dilemmas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (pages 805–814): Sheila McLeanChapter 62 The Law and the Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (pages 815–822): Bertie Leigh This time honoured classic has been re-built completely: after six editions the editor has decided that a radical revision is necessary. The new edition has been developed as a result of intensive consultation with trainees in OB/GYN as to what they want, what they need and how they learn.

The book is organised into two halves covering obstetrics and gynaecology. Within each, the chapters are structured into sections containing pedagogic features such as boxes, highlights and key points for the first time. It contains everything the clinician needs to practice the art of obstetrics and gynaecology and sufficient information to help sub-specialists develop their specific interests. This text is recommended reading for the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology membership examination.

This seventh edition contains 21 new chapters:

• Anatomy of the Pelvis and Reproductive Tract
• Placenta and Fetal Membranes
• Antenatal Care
• Anaesthesia and Analgesia
• Recurrent Miscarriage
• Ectopic Pregnancy
• Trophoblastic Disease
• Genetics and Prenatal Diagnosis
• Drugs and Pregnancy
• Obstetric Emergencies
• Prolonged Pregnancy
• Renal Disease
• Termination of Pregnancy
• Imaging in Gynaecology
• PMS
• Assisted Reproduction
• Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy
• Sexual Dysfunction
• Psychological Aspects of Pregnancy
• Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault - now on MRCOG curriculum
• Ethical Dilemmas

This seventh edition has been significantly updated with a wide range of internationally renowned contributors who are all experts in their field, bringing this book to the cutting edge of knowledge in obstetrics and gynaecology.

"It was my favourite textbook when I was working for my examinations and I am still using it. I can recommend this edition to current trainees wholeheartedly. It is certainly worth buying." Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

"THE guide to women's reproductive health The knowledge needed for careful and effective practice of obstetrics & gynaecology continues to grow. Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology distils evidence and experience into a straightforward, practice-based guide to women's reproductive health. This 8th edition has been comprehensively updated to reflect modern clinical needs. Summary boxes throughout enable rapid assimilation of key information for effective clinical practice. The two main parts, obstetrics and gynaecology, have been further divided into thematic sections : The basics of obstetrics and of gynaecology The phases of pregnancy from preconception to postnatal care Maternal medicine and fetal medicine Menstruation Infertility Urogynaecology Gynaecologic oncology Designed for trainees and to support experienced practitioners, Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology is your ideal clinical companion."--Résumé de l'éditeur Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 8th Edition, remains one of the best clinical companions for trainees in obstetrics and gynecology. In an even easier-to-use format, there is a clear division between obstetrics and gynecology content. Now with the inclusion of feature boxes throughout, trainees can quickly and easily pick out key points and concept summaries. Within each section, material is subdivided into logical subsections reflecting a natural, progressive pathway allowing trainees to better navigate the text * The recognized classic text for trainees in the UK and Commonwealth * RCOG recommended reading for trainees * Provides structured and progressive content, helping trainees to better navigate the text * Offers a new range of pedagogical features with further summary features .