Full Description
Fully revised for this fourth edition, the Oxford Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology fully reflects new developments in the field. Featuring new sections on the outcomes of the MBRRACE report, abnormally adherent and invasive placenta, pregnancies in mothers of advanced age, assisted reproduction, and ovarian cancer screening, it provides a contemporary overview of this complex and important specialty.
Written and reviewed by a team of highly experienced clinicians, academics, and trainees, this Handbook is a perfect starting point for preparation for postgraduate exams. Practical advice is presented with key evidence-based guidelines, supported by visual algorithms and top clinical tips.
The previous edition was Highly Commended in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology category of the BMA Book Awards. The indispensable, concise, and practical guide to all aspects of obstetric and gynaecological medical care, diagnosis, and management, this fourth edition continues to be the must-have resource for all specialist trainees, junior doctors, and students, as well as a valuable aide memoire for experienced clinicians.
Contents
1: Normal pregnancy
2: Pregnancy complications
3: Fetal medicine
4: Infectious diseases in pregnancy
5: Medical disorders in pregnancy
6: Labour and delivery
7: Obstetric anaesthesia
8: Neonatal resuscitation
9: Postnatal care
10: Obstetric emergencies
11: Maternal and perinatal mortality
12: Benign and malignant tumours in pregnancy
13: Substance misuse and psychiatric disorders
14: Gynaecological anatomy and development
15: Normal menstruation and its disorders
16: Early pregnancy problems
17: Genital tract infections and pelvic pain
18: Subfertility and reproductive medicine
19: Sexual assault
20: Contraception
21: Menopause
22: Urogynaecology
23: Benign and malignant gynaecological conditions
24: Miscellaneous gynaecology
