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ESSENTIAL OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Fourth Edition

By
E. Malcolm Symonds, MD, FRCOG, FFPHM, FACOG(Hon), Foundation Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
Ian Symonds, DM, BMedSci, BM, BS, MRCOG, Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Newcastle, John Hunter Hospital, NSW, Australia

Description
The New Edition of this primer on obstetrics and gynecology presents all the essential information on the specialty in an engaging and easy-access format. Completely revised and updated, it features an attractive new design, a succinct and even more reader-friendly writing style, and totally restructured contents. Plus, the entire book has been reviewed by a panel of advisors?including a nurse, midwife, and a panel of obstetric and gynecologic "referees."

Audience
Medical students

Contents


Section 1:Essential Reproductive Sciences
Anatomy



Conception and Nidation

Physiological Changes in Pregnancy

Placental and Fetal Growth and Development

Perinatal and Maternal Mortality




Section 2: Essential Obstetrics


History Taking and Examination in Obstetrics

Normal Pregnancy and Antenatal Care

Antenatal Problems

Congenital Abnormality and Infections in Pregnancy

Assessment of Fetal Well-Being

Normal Labour

Abnormal Labour

Multiple Pregnancy

The Puerperium

Psychiatric Disorders in Childbirth




Section 3: Essential Gynaecology


History Taking and Examination in Gynaecology

Disorders of Menstruation and the Menopause

Infertility and Disorders of Sexual Function

Pelvic Pain

Complications of early Pregnancy

Contraception and Termination of Pregnancy

Genital Tract Infections

Lesions of the Upper Genital Tract

Lesions of the Lower Genital Tract

Prolapse and Disorders of the Urinary Tract


Bibliographic details
Paperback, 404 pages, publication date: OCT-2003
ISBN-13: 978-0-443-07147-8
ISBN-10: 0-443-07147-0
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE


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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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