Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology-9판

THE REVISED AND UPDATED NINTH EDITION OF THE ESSENTIAL TEXTBOOK OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

This revised, classic textbook continues to provide the basic knowledge relevant to the practice of obstetrics and 
gynaecology. Comprehensive in scope, Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology offers contributions 
from a noted panel of experts and contains an integrated approach that is designed to help deliver the highest possible 
care to patients.

Since the publication of the previous edition, there have been a number of obstetric breakthroughs that are addressed 
in this new edition. In addition, the ninth edition is restructured to reflect the reality of today's clinical 
practice. Written for both students and professionals, Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology is a 
straightforward, authoritative and practice-based guide to women's reproductive health. This revised edition follows 
the current career structure and progression of OBGYN trainees and covers all the topics required for MRCOG 
qualification. 

This important textbook:

Covers the basics of both obstetrics and gynaecology
Includes recent breakthroughs and developments in the practice
Reviews all phases of pregnancy from preconception to postnatal care
Offers information on maternal and foetal medications
Presents the basics on menstruation and infertility
Contains information on gynaecologic oncology
Offers new chapters on maternal infection and psychiatric problems in pregnancy
The ninth edition of the internationally acclaimed text, provides up-to-date, 
   clinically focused guidance for the successful - practice of obstetrics and gynaecology.



List of Contributors xi
Preface to the Ninth Edition xviii
Preface to the First Edition xix

Section 1 Obstetrics 1 

Part 1 Basic Science 3

? 1 Maternal Physiology                                 5
? 2 The Placenta and Fetal Membranes                   18

Part 2 Normal Pregnancy 29

? 3 Healthy Fetal Growth                               31
? 4 Pre?conception Counselling                         38
? 5 Antenatal Care                                     47
? 6 First Trimester Antenatal Screening                58

Part 3 Maternal Medicine 71

? 7 Hypertensive Disorders                             73
? 8 Heart Disease in Pregnancy                         85
? 9 Diabetes in Pregnancy                              97
?10 Liver and Endocrine Diseases in Pregnancy         116
?11 Renal Disease                                     129
?12 Haematological Problems in Pregnancy              147
?13 Maternal Infection During Pregnancy               161
?14 Psychiatric Problems in Pregnancy and Post Partum 178
?15 Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases and Other Medical Disorders in Pregnancy 191
?16 Obesity and Pregnancy                             207

Part 4 Fetal Medicine 219

?17 Fetal Growth Restriction                          221
?18 Third Trimester Fetal Assessment                  231
?19 Fetal Medical Conditions                          243
?20 Fetal Anomalies                                   254
?21 Multiple Pregnancy                                268

Part 5 Birth 283

?22 Normal Mechanisms in Labour                       285
?23 Post?term Pregnancy                               307
?24 Induction and Augmentation of Labour              326
?25 Obstetric Emergencies                             336
?26 Malpresentation, Malposition, Cephalopelvic Disproportion and Obstetric Procedures 354
?27 Fetal Monitoring During Labour                    372
?28 Preterm Labour                                    387
?29 Stillbirth                                        413
?30 Analgesia, Anaesthesia and Resuscitation          423

Part 6 Postnatal Care 431

?31 Puerperium and Lactation                          433
?32 Neonatal Care for Obstetricians                   445
?33 Perinatal Epidemiology and Statistics             459


Section 2 Gynaecology 473 

Part 7 Basic Science 475

?34 Clinical Anatomy of the Pelvis and Reproductive Tract 477
?35 Normal and Abnormal Development of the Genital Tract  485
?36 Role of Imaging in Gynaecology                        499
?37 Ambulatory Gynaecology, Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy  519

Part 8 Childhood and Adolescence 541

?38 Puberty and Its Disorders                             543
?39 Gynaecological Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence 552

Part 9 Early Pregnancy Problems 557

?40 Spontaneous Miscarriage                               559
?41 Recurrent Miscarriage                                 568
?42 Gestational Trophoblast Neoplasia                     575
?43 Ectopic Pregnancy                                     589
?44 Induced Abortion                                      597
?45 Acute Pelvic Infection                                611

Part 10 Menstruation 621

?46 The Menstrual Cycle                                   623
?47 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Secondary Amenorrhoea   632
?48 Heavy Menstrual Bleeding                              653
?49 Premenstrual Syndrome                                 663
?50 Menopause and Postmenopausal Health                   672

Part 11 Reproductive Problems 689

?51 Subfertility                                          691
?52 Assisted Reproduction                                 704

Part 12 Pelvic Pain 721

?53 Endometriosis                                         723
?54 Chronic Pelvic Pain                                   744

Part 13 Urogynaecology 753

?55 Uterovaginal Prolapse                                 755
?56 Urinary Incontinence                                  766

Part 14 Benign Gynaecological Disease 793

?57 Benign Diseases of the Vulva                          795
?58 Benign Diseases of the Vagina, Cervix and Ovary       811
?59 Benign Disease of the Uterus                          823

Part 15 Gynaecological Cancer 835

?60 Malignant Disease of the Vulva and the Vagina         837
?61 Premalignant and Malignant Disease of the Cervix      858
?62 Endometrial Cancer                                    876
?63 Surgical and Medical Management of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer 884

Part 16 Sexual Health 905

?64 Sexually Transmitted Infections                       907
?65 Contraception and Sterilization                       939
?66 Sexual Dysfunction                                    954
?67 Rape and Sexual Assault and Female Genital Mutilation 967

Part 17 Miscellaneous Topics 985

?68 Ethical Dilemmas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology        987
?69 The Law and the Obstetrician and Gynaecologist        999
?70 Evidence-based Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1008

Index 1015