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Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology

  • 3rd Edition - February 19, 2014
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Andrew Thomson, Philip Owen, Brian A. Magowan
  • Language: English

Wherever you study or practise obstetrics and gynaecology, a sound knowledge of the clinical aspects will underpin your understanding of the specialty and maximise your ability to… Read more

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Wherever you study or practise obstetrics and gynaecology, a sound knowledge of the clinical aspects will underpin your understanding of the specialty and maximise your ability to make a difference to the care of women and babies.

A perfect companion to Kumar and Clark’s Clinical Medicine, this new edition continues to provide an excellent grounding and framework for handling clinical problems in obstetrics and gynaecology.

"Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology is an excellent choice for interested students looking for a first step to gaining an in-depth and well-rounded knowledge of Obstetrics and Gynaecology or for those on attachment looking to cement knowledge gained on the wards with a well-written, superbly illustrated and helpfully laid-out book." Reviewed by: James Orr Date: Aug 2014

Key features

    • Highly illustrated with clear, full-colour line drawings and colour photos.

    • Summary boxes and tables throughout.

    • Key-points boxes at the end of each chapter.

    • The latest information for statistics and genetics.

    • Forward-looking approach to obstetrics and gynaecology.

    • History and ethics boxes throughout.

    • Organized into three sections: Fundamentals, Gynaecology, and Pregnancy and the puerperium.

Readership

Undergraduate medical students
Junior trainees in O&G
GP trainees
Midwives & nurses

Table of contents

SECTION 1 FUNDAMENTALS

1 Clinical pelvic anatomy

2 Human embryogenesis

3 History and examination

SECTION 2 GYNAECOLOGY

4 Imaging in obstetrics and gynaecology

5 Paediatric gynaecology


6 Disorders of sex development (DSD)


7 The normal menstrual cycle


8 Amenorrhoea


9 Infertility


10 Early pregnancy care

11 Menstrual disorders

12 Acute pelvic pain

13 Endometriosis

14 Premenstrual syndrome


15 The menopause


16 Genital prolapse


17 Urinary incontinence


18 Ovarian neoplasms


19 Uterine neoplasia


20 Cervical disease


21 Gestational trophoblastic disease


22 Disorders of the vulva


23 Gynaecological surgery

SECTION 3 REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

24 Sexually transmitted infections


25 Sexual problems


26 Termination of pregnancy


27 Contraception

SECTION 4 PREGNANCY AND THE PUERPERIUM


28 The physiology of pregnancy


29 Strategies to improve global maternal and neonatal health


30 Antenatal care


31 Postnatal care


32 Medical disorders in pregnancy


33 Prenatal diagnosis


34 Obstetric haemorrhage


35 Small babies


36 Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy


37 Prematurity


38 Multiple pregnancy


39 Fetal haemolytic disease


40 Labour


41 Monitoring of the fetus in labour


42 Induction of labour


43 Pain relief in labour


44 Precipitate labour and slow labour


45 Malpresentations and malpositions


46 Obstetric emergencies


47 Operative delivery


48 When a baby dies - stillbirth and neonatal death


49 Neonatal resuscitation

50 Neonatal care

Index

Review quotes

"Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology is an excellent choice for interested students looking for a first step to gaining an in-depth and well-rounded knowledge of Obstetrics and Gynaecology or for those on attachment looking to cement knowledge gained on the wards with a well-written, superbly illustrated and helpfully laid-out book." Reviewed by: James Orr Date: Aug 2014

Product details

  • Edition: 3
  • Latest edition
  • Published: February 19, 2014
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Andrew Thomson

Andrew Thomson, BSc, MBChB, MRCOG, MD, Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, Great Britain
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, Great Britain

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Philip Owen

Philip Owen, MB BCh MD FRCOG, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Princess Royal Maternity Hospital and Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow, Great Britain
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Princess Royal Maternity Hospital and Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow, Great Britain

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Brian A. Magowan

Brian A. Magowan, FRCOG, Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, Borders General Hosptial, Melrose, Scottish Borders, Great Britain
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, Borders General Hospital, Melrose, Scottish Borders, Great Britain