Obstetrics and Gynaecology-3판

Features
Covers a wide spectrum of OB/GYN issues
Includes colored boxes with MRCOG standards and key points in each chapter
ncorporates evidence-based medicine boxes to provide a rapid summary of the evidence relating to the interventions
and treatments discussed
Employs a structured and consistent approach with standardized headings including definitions, incidence, aetiology,
investigations and management
Links to a Q&A training module for candidates to test themselves

Summary

Modelled after the current MRCOG curriculum, the new edition of this bestselling book provides all the information a
specialist registrar in obstetrics and gynaecology or senior house officer needs during training or when preparing for
the MRCOG examination.

Obstetrics & Gynaecology: An Evidence-based Text for MRCOG covers the latest professional guidelines and developments
in obstetrics and gynaecology and continues to provide an easily accessible source of information for those practising
as specialists.

The book subsections within obstetrics and gynaecology are divided in line with the RCOG trainee logbook. The text
is consistently structured throughout to ensure ease of reference with standardized headings including definitions,
incidence, aetiology, investigations and management.

Focusing on standards and an evidence-based approach, each chapter includes material on MRCOG standards in an easy-to-
consult format. Information on evidence-based medicine is also included to provide a rapid summary of the evidence
relating to the interventions and treatments discussed. This text will continue to be an invaluable companion to the
higher training of obstetricians and gynaecologists and a useful ready reference for those in established practice.


Table of Contents

INTRODUCTORY/GENERAL
Evidence-Based Medicine and Medical Informatics
The General Principles of Surgery
Communication and Counselling
The Law, Medicine and Women뭩 Rights
Clinical Risk
Rationale for Advanced Skills Training

ANTENATAL OBSTETRICS
Routine Antenatal Care: An Overview
Chronic Hypertension
Diabetes Mellitus
Cardiac Disease
Thyroid Disease
Haematological Conditions
Renal Disease
Autoimmune Conditions
Liver and Gastrointestinal Disease
Respiratory Conditions
Neurological Conditions
Dermatological Conditions
Drug and Alcohol Misuse
Smoking
Anaemia
Abdominal Pain
Malignancy
Maternal Infections in Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Pre-Eclampsia and Non-Proteinuric Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
Medication in Pregnancy
Maternal Mortality

FETAL CONDITIONS
Biochemical Screening
Ultrasound Screening
Invasive and Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnosis
Understanding Genetics and Genetic Tests
Management of Fetal Anomalies
Previous History of Fetal Loss
Multiple Pregnancy
Fetal Infections
Tests of Fetal Wellbeing
Small for Gestational Age and Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Aberrant Liquor Volume
Fetal Hydrops
Malpresentation
Prolonged Pregnancy
Routine Intrapartum Care: An Overview

LATE PREGNANCY AND INTRAPARTUM EVENTS
Preterm Labour
Pre-Labour Rupture of the Membranes
Antepartum Haemorrha

FIRST STAGE OF LABOUR
Induction of Labour
Management after Previous Caesarean Section
Poor Progress in Labour
Fetal Compromise in the First Stage of Labour
Obstetric Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Caesarean Section

SECOND STAGE OF LABOUR
Fetal Compromise in the Second Stage of Labour
Shoulder Dystocia
Instrumental Vaginal Delivery
Breech Presentation
Perineal Trauma

POSTPARTUM COMPLICATIONS
Perinatal Asphyxia
Neonatal Resuscitation
Common Neonatal Problems
Perinatal Mortality
Postpartum Collapse
Postpartum Haemorrhage
Postpartum Pyrexia
Disturbed Mood
Problems with Breastfeeding

REPRODUCTIVE GYNAECOLOGY
Normal and Abnormal Development of the Genitalia
Karyotypic Abnormalities
Menarche and Adolescent Gynaecology
Ovarian and Menstrual Cycles
Contraception and Termination of Pregnancy
Endometrial Function
Uterine Fibroids
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Dysmenorrhoea and Pelvic Pain
Endometriosis
Adenomyosis
Premenstrual Syndrome
Normal Conception
Female Infertility
Male Infertility
Unexplained Infertility
Assisted Reproduction
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Hirsutism and Virilism
Amenorrhoea and Oligomenorrhoea
Menopause
Miscarriage
Ectopic Pregnancy
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
Fertility Preservation
Psychosexual Medicine

PELVIC FLOOR AND LOWER URINARY TRACT DYSFUNCTION
Assessment of Lower Urinary Tract Function
Urinary Incontinence
Other Lower Urinary Tract Disorders
Lower Urinary Tract Infections
Urogenital Prolapse
Infection and Sexual Health
Dyspareunia and Other Psychosexual Problems
Child Sexual Abuse
Rape and Sexual Assault
Female Genital Mutilation

LOWER GENITAL TRACT
Benign Vulval Problems
Vulvodynia
Pre-Invasive Disease

GYNAECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGY
Endometrial Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Benign and Malignant Ovarian Masses
Vulval and Vaginal Cancer
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
Rare Tumours