
Howkins & Bourne: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology, 18th Edition
- 18th Edition - September 1, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier India
- Editors: Sunesh Kumar, V. G. Padubidri, Shirish N Daftary
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 6 3 0 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 6 3 1 - 1
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- Content Organized in a logical sequence that aids learning and enables the students to build sound knowledge of the subject.
- Book covers the entire course curriculum in a narrative manner that helps build concepts and makes it easy to retain and reproduce.
- Colored Illustrations, pathological images and slides, and supporting sonographs have been included extensively to enhance understanding of various diseases.
- Key points at the end of chapter for quick revision.
- Self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter help in preparing for expected/frequently asked questions in the examination.
1 Approach to a Gynaecological Patient
SECTION 1
ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT OF FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS2
Anatomy of Female Genital Tract3
Normal Histology of Ovary and Endometrium4
Physiology of Ovulation and Menstruation5
Development of Female Reproductive Organs and Related Disorders6
Puberty, Adolescence and Related Gynaecological Problems7
Menopause and Related Problems8
Breast and Gynaecologist9
Sexual Development and Variations of Sexual DevelopmentSECTION 2
DISORDERS OF MENSTRUATION,10
Common Disorders of Menstruation,11
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB),12
Primary and Secondary Amenorrhoea,13
Fibroid Uterus,14
Endometriosis and Adenomyosis,15
Hormonal Therapy in Gynaecology,SECTION 3
COMMON CONDITIONS IN GYNAECOLOGY,16
Infertility – Male and Female17
Ectopic Gestation18
Acute and Chronic Pelvic Pain19
Temporary and Permanent Methods of Contraception20
Medical Termination of PregnancySECTION 4
BENIGN CONDITIONS IN GYNAECOLOGY21
Genital Prolapse, 29122
Displacements of the Uterus, 30823
Diseases of the Broad Ligament, Fallopian Tubes and Parametrium24
Benign Diseases of the Ovary25
Benign Diseases of the Vulva26
Benign Diseases of the VaginaSECTION 5
INFECTIONS IN GYNAECOLOGY27
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease28
Tuberculosis of the Female Genital Tract29
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Including HIV InfectionSECTION 6
URINARY AND INTESTINAL TRACT IN GYNAECOLOGY30
Diseases of the Urinary Tract31
Urinary Fistula and Stress Urinary Incontinence32
Injuries of the Genital Tract and Intestinal TractSECTION 7
GYNAECOLOGICAL MALIGNANCIES33
Preinvasive and Invasive Carcinoma of Cervix34
Cancer of the Body of the Uterus35
Pathology of Ovarian Tumours36
Ovarian Malignancies37
Vulval and Vaginal Cancer38
Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases39
Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy and Palliative Care for Gynaecological CancersSECTION 8
IMAGING MODALITIES, ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES AND MAJOR AND MINOR OPERATIONS IN GYNAECOLOGY40
Imaging Modalities in Gynaecology41
Endoscopy in Gynaecology42
Major and Minor Operations in Gynaecology43
Obesity, Polycystic Ovaries and Hirsutism44
Instruments Used in GynaecologyIndex
- Edition: 18
- Published: September 1, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier India
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9788131266304
- eBook ISBN: 9788131266311
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Shirish N Daftary
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus and
Consultant, Obstetrician &
Gynecologist, Nowrosjee Wadia
Maternity Hospital, Mumbai.
Dr. Daftary’s Total Care Clinic,
Mumbai.