Full Description
This new edition has been fully revised to present the latest developments in gynaecology. Beginning with an introduction to the anatomy and development of female pelvic organs, the following chapters describe the diagnosis and treatment of both common and rare gynaecological diseases and disorders.Many chapters have been revised and expanded, and several new chapters have been added including one dedicated to `Current Topics' which discusses stem cells and therapies.Presented in a user-friendly format, with numerous graphics, diagrams, tables and charts, the sixth edition also uses colour codes to highlight key points. The accompanying interactive DVD ROM demonstrates hysterectomy procedures.Key pointsNew edition presenting latest developments in gynaecologyMany revised and new chaptersUser-friendly format with numerous illustrations and graphics, plus colour coding to help learningIncludes interactive DVD ROM demonstrating hysterectomy proceduresPrevious edition published in 2007
Contents
Chapter 1 Anatomy of the Female Pelvic OrgansChapter 2 Blood Vessels, Lymphatic Drainage and Innervation of Pelvic OrgansChapter 3 Development of Genital Organs and GonadsChapter 4 Congenital Malformation of Female Genital OrgansChapter 5 Puberty-Normal and AbnormalChapter 6 MenopauseChapter 7 Neuroendocrinology in Relation to Reproduction Chapter 8 MenstruationChapter 9 History, Examination, Diagnostic Procedures of a Gynecological PatientChapter 10 Pelvic InfectionChapter 11 Sexually Transmitted InfectionsChapter 12 Infections of the Individual Pelvic OrgansChapter 13 Dysmenorrhea and Other Disorders of Menstrual CyclesChapter 14 Abnormal Uterine BleedingChapter 15 Displacement of the UterusChapter 16 InfertilityChapter 17 Benign Lesions of the Vulva and VaginaChapter 18 Benign Lesions of the CervixChapter 19 Benign Lesions of the UterusChapter 20 Benign Lesions of the OvaryChapter 21 Endometriosis and AdenomyosisChapter 22 Premalignant LesionsChapter 23 Genital MalignancyChapter 24 Urinary Problems in GynecologyChapter 25 Genital FistulaeChapter 26 Genital Tract InjuriesChapter 27 IntersexChapter 28 AmenorrheaChapter 29 ContraceptionChapter 30 Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy and Genetherapy in GynecologyChapter 31 Hormones in Gynecological PracticeChapter 32 Gynecologic Problems from Birth to AdolescenceChapter 33 Special TopicsChapter 34 Operative GynecologyChapter 35 Endoscopic Surgery in GynecologyChapter 36 Current Topics in GynecologyChapter 37 Practical GynecologyDVD ContentTotal Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomyVaginal Hysterectomy
