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Book SynopsisApplies the Problem-based Learning approach to medical education in its presentation of the topics for a curriculum in Obstetrics and Gynecology. This book integrates true-life clinical examples to reinforce the link between basic science principles and clinical concepts. It features more than 150 figures and photographs that illustrate material.
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Table of ContentsContributors.
Preface..
I. HISTORY AND PROCEDURES.
1. History of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Alexander F. Burnett).
2. Clinical Anatomy of the Pelvis (Alexander F. Burnett).
3. History and Physical Examination (Megan Breen).
4. Gynecologic Procedures Eva A. Olah).
5. Anesthesia in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Young K. Shin).
6. Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography (Cathy Spong and Thomas Pinkert).
II. PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE.
7. Psychosocial Aspects of Women's Care (Alexander F. Burnett).
8. Preventive Screening Guidelines (D. A. Dessouky).
9. Human Sexuality (Alexander F. Burnett).
10. HIV in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Eva A. Olah).
III. OBSTETRICS.
11. Maternal/Fetal Physiology (Alexander F. Burnett).
12. Preconception and Antepartum Care (Alexander F. Burnett).
13. Genetic Counseling (Michelle B. Prince, Michelle E. Martin and Alexander F. Burnett).
14. First Trimester Bleeding (Brian D. Acacio).
15. Mutiple Gestation (Alexander F. Burnett).
16 Isoimmunization in Pregnancy (Alexander F. Burnett).
17. Fetal Growth Abnormalities (Alexander F. Burnett).
18. Teratology (Alexander F. Burnett).
19. Preterm Labor (Alexander F. Burnett).
20. Premature Rupture of Membranes (Alexander F. Burnett).
21. Third Trimester Bleeding (Shaun G. Lencki).
22. Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia (Gary D. Helmbrecht).
23. Medical and Surgical Complications of Pregnancy (Mark H. Incerpi and (Alexander F. Burnett).
24. Post-term Pregnancy (Alexander F. Burnett).
25. Intrapartum Care: Management of Labor and Delivery (Alexander F. Burnett).
26. Abnormal Labor and Fetal Distress (Alexander F. Burnett).
27. Operative Vaginal Delivery (Alexander F. Burnett).
28. Neonatal Assessment (Alexander F. Burnett).
29. Post-partum Care (Alexander F. Burnett).
30. Lactation (Alexander F. Burnett).
31. Post-partum Infection (Alexander F. Burnett).
32. Managing Hemorrhage Complications in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Luis E. Sanz).
33. Fetal and Maternal Death (jean-Gilles Tchabo).
IV. REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INFERTILITY.
34. Puberty, Menstrual Cycle, and Reproductive Physiology (Preston C. Sacks).
35. Evaluation of the Infertile Couple (Megan E. Breen).
36. Assisted Reproductive Techniques (Melvin H. Thornton).
37. Contraception, Sterilization, and Abortion (John K. Jain).
38. Endometriosis (Alexander F. Burnett).
39. Menopause (Alexander F. Burnett).
40. Hirsutism and Virilization (Megan Breen).
41. Amenorrhea and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (Alexander F. Burnett).
V. GYNECOLOGY AND GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY.
42. Chronic Pelvic Pain (Brendan F. Burke).
43. Pelvic Relaxation and Urinary Incontinence (John J. Klutke).
44. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Alexander F. Burnett).
45. Dysmenorrhea and Premenstrual Syndrome (Alexander F. Burnett).
46. Vulvovaginitis (Alexander F. Burnett).
47. Ectopic Pregnancy (Preston C. Sacks).
48. Disorders of the Breast (William H. Hindle).
49. Vulvar and Vaginal Neoplasms (Jeffrey F. Hines).
50. Disorders of the Cervix (james L. Moore and Alexander F. Burnett).
51. Uterine Leiomyoma (Ronald K. Potkul).
52. Malignant Disorders of the Uterus (Kevin R. Brader).
53. Evaluation of the Pelvic Mass (Alexander F. Burnett).
54. Ovarian Cancer (Alexander F. Burnett).
55. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (Alexander F. Burnett).
VI. OTHER ISSUES.
56. Legal Issues in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Raquel D. Arias).
57. Ethics in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Alexander F. Burnett).
58. Domestic Violence (Tina Raine).
Questions.
Answers.
Index.
