Full Description
DC Dutta's Textbook of Obstetrics is the eighth edition of this comprehensive and highly illustrated textbook. Thoroughly revised and updated, the book spans 42 chapters, incorporating new material and the latest advances in the field of obstetrics. New topics in this edition include prenatal genetic counselling, screening and diagnosis, whilst progress in technology is recognised with the inclusion of Doppler studies, MR images, microphotographs, data graphs and laparoscopic images.This highly detailed book is formatted for ease of reference, with expanded contents and index, and colour coded headings and key points at the end of every chapter, highlighting essential information.A list of questions at the end of the book allows the reader to assess their own understanding. A list of abbreviations, updated reviews, relevant websites, and over 500 colour images further enhance the text. The book also includes an interactive DVD-ROM.DC Dutta's Textbook of Obstetrics features the latest guidelines from professional and academic organisations including RCOG, ACOG, WHO, FIGO, NICHD, CDC, NICE, ICOG and DIPSI, making this an authoritative guide to the field of obstetrics.Key PointsFully revised and updated new editionNew chapters include prenatal genetic counselling, screening and diagnosisPrevious edition published 2014Over 500 colour images and illustrations, plus interactive DVD-ROMLatest guidelines from RCOG, ACOG, WHO, FIGO, NICHD, CDC, NICE, ICOG and DIPSI
Contents
1. Anatomy of Female Reproductive Organs2. Fundamentals of Reproduction3. The Placenta and Fetal Membranes4. The Fetus5. Physiological Changes during Pregnancy6. Endocrinology in Relation to Reproduction7. Diagnosis of Pregnancy8. The Fetus-in-Utero9. Fetal Skull and Maternal Pelvis10. Antenatal Care, Preconceptional Counselling and Care11. Antenatal Assessment of Fetal Well Being12. Prenatal Genetic Counselling, Screening and Diagnosis13. Normal Labor14. Normal Puerperium15. Vomiting in Pregnancy16. Haemorrhage in Early Pregnancy17. Multiple Pregnancy, Amniotic Fluid Disorders, Abnormalities of Placenta and Cord18. Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy19. Antepartum Hemorrhage20. Medical and Surgical Illness Complicating Pregnancy21. Gynecological Disorders in Pregnancy22. Preterm Labor, Preterm Rupture of the Membranes, Postmaturity, Intrauterine Fetal Death23. Complicated Pregnancy24. Contracted Pelvis25. Abnormal Uterine Action26. COMPLICATED LABOUR-Malposition, Malpresentation and Cord Prolapse27. Prolonged Labor, Obstructed Labor, Dystocia Caused by Fetal Anomalies28. Complications of the Third Stage of Labor29. Injuries to the Birth Canal30. Abnormalities of the Puerperium31. The Term New Born Infant32. Low Birth Weight Baby33. Disease of the Fetus and the Newborn34. Pharmacotherapeutics in Obstetrics35. Induction of Labor36. Population Dynamics and Control of Conception37. Operative Obstetrics38. Safe Motherhood, Epidemiology of Obstetrics39. Special Topics in Obstetrics40. Current Topics in Obstetrics41. Imaging in Obstetrics (USG, MRI, CT, Radiology), Amniocentesis and Guides to Clinical Tests42. Practical Obstetrics
