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Howkins & Bourne: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology, 18th Edition

  • 18th Edition - September 1, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Sunesh Kumar, V. G. Padubidri, Shirish N Daftary
  • Language: English

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Key features

　

  1. Content Organized in a logical sequence that aids learning and enables the students to build sound knowledge of the subject.
  2. Book covers the entire course curriculum in a narrative manner that helps build concepts and makes it easy to retain and reproduce.
  3. Colored Illustrations, pathological images and slides, and supporting sonographs have been included extensively to enhance understanding of various diseases.
  4. Key points at the end of chapter for quick revision.
  5. Self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter help in preparing for expected/frequently asked questions in the examination.

Table of contents

1 Approach to a Gynaecological Patient

SECTION 1

ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT OF FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

2

Anatomy of Female Genital Tract

3

Normal Histology of Ovary and Endometrium

4

Physiology of Ovulation and Menstruation

5

Development of Female Reproductive Organs and Related Disorders

6

Puberty, Adolescence and Related Gynaecological Problems

7

Menopause and Related Problems

8

Breast and Gynaecologist

9

Sexual Development and Variations of Sexual Development

SECTION 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 Female

17

Ectopic Gestation

18

Acute and Chronic Pelvic Pain

19

Temporary and Permanent Methods of Contraception

20

Medical Termination of Pregnancy

SECTION 4

BENIGN CONDITIONS IN GYNAECOLOGY

21

Genital Prolapse, 291

22

Displacements of the Uterus, 308

23

Diseases of the Broad Ligament, Fallopian Tubes and Parametrium

24

Benign Diseases of the Ovary

25

Benign Diseases of the Vulva

26

Benign Diseases of the Vagina

SECTION 5

INFECTIONS IN GYNAECOLOGY

27

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

28

Tuberculosis of the Female Genital Tract

29

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Including HIV Infection

SECTION 6

URINARY AND INTESTINAL TRACT IN GYNAECOLOGY

30

Diseases of the Urinary Tract

31

Urinary Fistula and Stress Urinary Incontinence

32

Injuries of the Genital Tract and Intestinal Tract

SECTION 7

GYNAECOLOGICAL MALIGNANCIES

33

Preinvasive and Invasive Carcinoma of Cervix

34

Cancer of the Body of the Uterus

35

Pathology of Ovarian Tumours

36

Ovarian Malignancies

37

Vulval and Vaginal Cancer

38

Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases

39

Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy and Palliative Care for Gynaecological Cancers

SECTION 8

IMAGING MODALITIES, ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES AND MAJOR AND MINOR OPERATIONS IN GYNAECOLOGY

40

Imaging Modalities in Gynaecology

41

Endoscopy in Gynaecology

42

Major and Minor Operations in Gynaecology

43

Obesity, Polycystic Ovaries and Hirsutism

44

Instruments Used in Gynaecology

Index

Product details

  • Edition: 18
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 10, 2022
  • Language: English

About the editor

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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.