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Philadelphia : W.B. Saunders, 2nd edition
ISBN
9780721634012
Description
The thoroughly updated 2nd Edition of this landmark text/reference offers comprehensive, in-depth coverage of the entire field of gynecology. A multitude of leading experts present their first-hand knowledge about all problems in general gynecology, both common and rare, as well as in the subspecialty fields of gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, urogynecology, and pelvic reconstructive surgery. Logically organized and beautifully illustrated, TEXTBOOK OF GYNECOLOGY, 2nd Edition makes definitive clinical information remarkably simple to access.
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CONTENTS:
Diagnostic studies -- Embryology of the female genital tract and gonads -- Clinical anatomy of the pelvis -- Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian-uterine axis -- Developmental abnormalities -- Consequences of in utero exposure to diethylstilbestrol -- Contraception -- Pregnancy termination -- Habitual abortion -- Immunologic therapies of recurrent pregnancy loss -- Ectopic pregnancy -- Investigation of the infertile couple -- Design and methodology of clinical studies -- Infertility: medical management of ovulation induction -- Infertility: surgical management -- New reproductive technologies -- Male infertility -- Reproductive toxicology -- Amenorrhea -- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding -- Dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome -- Hyperandrogenism -- Disorders of prolactin secretion -- Clinical applications of GnRH agonists -- Endometriosis and adenomyosis -- Lower genital tract infection -- Upper genital tract infections -- Postoperative infections in gynecology and infectious complications in gynecologic oncology -- Antibiotic use in gynecology.
(cont) Human immunodeficiency virus infection in women -- Nongynecologic infectious and inflammatory diseases in the pelvis -- Pediatric and adolescent gynecology -- Menopause -- Preoperative evaluation and preparation for gynecologic surgery -- Postoperative care of the gynecologic patient -- Intraoperative technique -- Abnormalities of support in the female genital tract: genital prolapse -- Urinary incontinence -- Urinary tract injury and fistula -- Gastrointestinal complications: prevention and management -- Hysterectomy: indications, types and alternatives -- Psychosocial aspects of gynecology -- Benign breast disease and screening for malignant tumors -- Breast cancer -- Miscellaneous benign disorders of the upper genital tract -- Benign and preinvasive lesions of the vulva and vagina -- Endometrial hyperplasia -- Basic principles of radiation therapy -- Chemotherapy of gynecologic cancers -- Immunology and immunotherapy in gynecologic oncology -- Tumor markers in gynecologic oncology -- Premalignant lesions of the cervix -- Cervical cancer -- Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium.
(cont) Uterine sarcomas -- Epithelial ovarian cancer -- Nonepithelial ovarian tumors -- Vulvar neoplasms -- Vaginal neoplasms -- Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia -- Fallopian tube neoplasms -- Psychologic adjustment for the woman with gynecologic cancer -- Gynecologic pathology: communication difficulties -- Molecular biology and applications to gynecology -- Ethical issues in gynecology -- Liability in gynecology.
Diagnostic studies -- Embryology of the female genital tract and gonads -- Clinical anatomy of the pelvis -- Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian-uterine axis -- Developmental abnormalities -- Consequences of in utero exposure to diethylstilbestrol -- Contraception -- Pregnancy termination -- Habitual abortion -- Immunologic therapies of recurrent pregnancy loss -- Ectopic pregnancy -- Investigation of the infertile couple -- Design and methodology of clinical studies -- Infertility: medical management of ovulation induction -- Infertility: surgical management -- New reproductive technologies -- Male infertility -- Reproductive toxicology -- Amenorrhea -- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding -- Dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome -- Hyperandrogenism -- Disorders of prolactin secretion -- Clinical applications of GnRH agonists -- Endometriosis and adenomyosis -- Lower genital tract infection -- Upper genital tract infections -- Postoperative infections in gynecology and infectious complications in gynecologic oncology -- Antibiotic use in gynecology.
(cont) Human immunodeficiency virus infection in women -- Nongynecologic infectious and inflammatory diseases in the pelvis -- Pediatric and adolescent gynecology -- Menopause -- Preoperative evaluation and preparation for gynecologic surgery -- Postoperative care of the gynecologic patient -- Intraoperative technique -- Abnormalities of support in the female genital tract: genital prolapse -- Urinary incontinence -- Urinary tract injury and fistula -- Gastrointestinal complications: prevention and management -- Hysterectomy: indications, types and alternatives -- Psychosocial aspects of gynecology -- Benign breast disease and screening for malignant tumors -- Breast cancer -- Miscellaneous benign disorders of the upper genital tract -- Benign and preinvasive lesions of the vulva and vagina -- Endometrial hyperplasia -- Basic principles of radiation therapy -- Chemotherapy of gynecologic cancers -- Immunology and immunotherapy in gynecologic oncology -- Tumor markers in gynecologic oncology -- Premalignant lesions of the cervix -- Cervical cancer -- Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium.
(cont) Uterine sarcomas -- Epithelial ovarian cancer -- Nonepithelial ovarian tumors -- Vulvar neoplasms -- Vaginal neoplasms -- Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia -- Fallopian tube neoplasms -- Psychologic adjustment for the woman with gynecologic cancer -- Gynecologic pathology: communication difficulties -- Molecular biology and applications to gynecology -- Ethical issues in gynecology -- Liability in gynecology.