Gynaecology 3e provides the reader with a comprehensive, informative, up - to- date and readable textbook. It ensures that trainees have a substantive text from which to prepare for their exams and it gives qualified specialists a definitive tome to refer to when preparing to teach, lecture, and educate. In addition it is an invaluable clinical reference for the practitioner.The philosophy of the book builds on that of previous editions, namely coverage divided into Five principle sections , the first covering anatomy, investigative techniques, molecular biology, day case surgery. The second section covers physiology and reproductive medicine, and the third benign and malignant disease of the reproductive organs. Subsequent sections cover urogynaecological disorders, and other areas such as adolescent gynaecology, evidence based care, and risk management. There is also excellent coverage of STDs, PID, and urinary tract infection.Gynaecology 3e is the practical reference book for all gynaecologists. INDICE: SECTION ONE: BASIC PRINCIPLES AND INVESTIGATIONS1. Embryology of the female genital tract: its genetic defects and congenital anomalies 2. Surgical anatomy 3. Hysteroscopy 4. Laparoscopy 5. Diathermy and lasers 6. Imaging techniques in gynaecology 7. One-stop/Emergency care 8. Preoperative care 9. Principles of surgery and management of intraoperative complications 10. Postoperative care 11. Hormones: their action and measurement in gynaecological practice 12. Biosynthesis of steroid hormones 13. Principles of molecular biology SECTION TWO: REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE14. Sexual differentiation normal and abnormal 15. Control of hypothalamic-pituitary ovarian function 16. Disorders of puberty 17. Amenorrhoea and oligomenorrhea, and hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction 18. Ovulation induction 19. Polycystic ovary syndrome 20. Fertilization and implantation 21. Investigation of the infertile couple 22. Disorders of male reproduction 23. Assisted reproduction treatments 24. Sporadic and recurrent miscarriage/pregnancy loss 25. Tubal disease 26. Ectopic pregnancy 27. Hirsutismand virilization 28. Premenstrual syndrome 29. The menopause 30. Fertility control 31. Psychosexual disorders 32. Menstruation and menstrual abnormality 33. Uterine fibroids 34. Endometriosis SECTION THREE: BENIGN AND MALIGNANT TUMOURS35. Epidemiology of gynaecological cancer 36. The genetics and molecular biology of gynaecological cancer 37. The principles of radiotherapy and chemotherapy...
- ISBN: 978-0-7020-3120-5
- Editorial: Churchill Livingstone
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 1040
- Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés