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The first text to comprehensively address both the gynecologic and obstetrical care of the obese patient
With an estimated 40% of the U.S. population being obese by 2030, this authoritative resource fills a serious void in the medical literature. Obesity for the ObGyn: Management of Obese Patients in Obstetrics and Gynecology is a unique compilation of critical issues related to obesity, and is written to provide clinicians with the guidance they need to successfully manage care and minimize risk complications for their obese patients. Clinically focused and evidence based, this groundbreaking text devotes an equal amount of coverage to obstetric and gynecologic care (10 chapters for each, plus 14 additional chapters).
FEATURES:
• The wisdom, authority, and experience of more than 40 expert contributors
• Templated chapters make information retrieval simple and efficient
• Checklists, management algorithms, and key points encapsulate important information
• Informative Introduction section provides an important overview of the topic, including biological and genetic determinants, economic costs, and pregnancy and obesity in a social context
• The second section is devoted to important general topics ranging from adolescent obesity to heart disease and asthma to cancer in women and electronic tools
• The final two sections, "Obstetrics" and "Gynecology" cover a wide range of common clinical concerns, ranging from nutrition and weight loss in pregnancy to anesthesia and obesity to minimally invasive surgery
If you are in need of a concise, expertly written, practice-oriented resource that focuses on both the obstetric and gynecologic care of the patient with obesity, Obesity for the ObGyn belongs on your desk.
Contents
Part I: Overview
1. History, definitions, and prevalence
2. Biological/genetic determinants of obesity
3. Economic costs of obesity
Part II: Obstetrics
4. Preconceptual Counseling
5. Prenatal Care and Fertility Testing
6. Prenatal Diagnosis
7. Nutrition and Weight Gain in Pregnancy
8. Hypertensive Disorders
9. Pre-gestational and Gestational Diabetes
10. Endocrine Disorders
11. Pregnancy following Surgical Procedures for Obesity
12. Psychiatric Disorders
13. Cesarean Section/Surgical Management
14. Checklists for Care
15. Problems in Labor and Adverse Birth Outcomes
16. Anesthesia/Critical Care
Part III: Gynecology
17. Contraceptive Management
18. Endometrial Cancers
19. Breast Cancer and Breast Imaging
20. Minimally Invasive Surgery
21. Infertility Issues and PCOS
22. Perioperative Management of Obese Patients
23. Equipment Selection for the Surgeon
24. Anesthesia and Obesity
25. Menopause and Perimenopausal Issues
26. Incontinence
27. Surgical Approach in the Face of Obesity
28. Checklists for Care
Part IV: Office Management
29. Obstructive Sleep Apnea
30. Psychological Disorders including Depression
31. Heart Disease
32. Asthma
33. Exercise Management
34. Endocrine Disturbances
35. Osteoarthritis
36. Sexual Dysfunction
37. Behavioral Determinants of Obesity
38. Comprehensive Evaluation of the Obese Patient
39. Counseling Strategies for the Obese Patient
40. Weight Loss Strategies/Nutritional Management
41. Electronic Tools
42. Checklists for Care in the Outpatient Setting
