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Williams Obstetrics (Williams Obstetrics)

by F. Gary Cunningham

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

WILLIAMS OBSTETRICS
Twenty-Second Edition

The premier reference on obstetrics practice for nearly a century, the new Twenty-Second Edition is the ideal text for anyone who provides maternal and fetal health care.

Now offering state-of-the-art diagnostic ultrasound images throughout, Williams Obstetrics maintains its strong, evidence-based approach. Rigorously referenced and clearly written, Williams' hallmarks are thoroughness, scientific basis, and practical applicability for the obstetrician at the bedside. The world-renowned management guidelines and recommendations have been thoroughly updated through analysis of the scientific literature. This is the only book providing coverage sufficient for the needs of all practicing physicians and residents in board preparation and training.
New features include:
• NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART ULTRASOUND IMAGES integrated throughout for easier diagnostic confirmation
• COMPLETELY REVISED BASIC SCIENCE SECTIONS for greater usefulness in daily practice
• NEW CHAPTERS on hot topics: prior cesarean delivery; gestational trophoblastic disease; obesity; thromboembolism; and liver disease
• THOROUGHLY UPDATED CHAPTERS on evolving areas: fetal development; placental disorders; and infectious diseases
• UPDATED GUIDELINES and STANDARDS of CARE reflecting the current scope of practice
The Editors of Williams Obtetrics, 22nd Edition
F. Gary Cunningham, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of ObstetricsandGynecology, Jack A. Pritchard Professor of ObstetricsandGynecology, BeatriceandMiguel Elias Distinguished Chair in ObstetricsandGynecology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas; Chief of ObstetricsandGynecology, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas
Kenneth J. Leveno, MD, Gillette Professor, Department of ObstetricsandGynecology, Vice-Chair for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas; Chief of Obstetrics, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas
Larry C. Gilstrap, III, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of ObstetricsandGynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Emma Sue Hightower Professor of ObstetricsandGynecology, The University of Texas-Houston Medical School, Houston, Texas
John C. Hauth, MD, Professor and Interim Chairman, Department of ObstetricsandGynecology, J. Marion Sims Endowed Chair in ObstetricsandGynecology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
Katharine D. Wenstrom, MD, Professor, Department of ObstetricsandGynecology, Co-Director, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
Steven L. Bloom, MD, Associate Professor, Department of ObstetricsandGynecology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas; Associate Director of Obstetrics, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas

Book News Annotation:

Cunningham (obstetrics and gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas) updates a popular reference for practicing physicians and residents in board preparation and training. Now offering diagnostic ultrasound images throughout, this 22nd edition provides updated guidelines and recommendations based on current scientific literature. Sections on basic science have been revised for greater usefulness in daily practice, and there are new chapters on topics such as prior cesarean delivery, gestational trophoblastic disease, obesity, thromboembolism, and liver disease.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

The leading text in obstetrics for over 100 years! Rigorously referenced and cohesively written, the hallmarks of Williams Obstetrics are its thoroughness and practical applicability for the obstetrician at the bedside. The book continues to maintain its strong evidence-based approach whereby management guidelines and recommendations are evaluated on analysis of the scientific literature.

Completely revised, this edition features:

*NEW ultrasound images integrated throughout

*NEW chapters on Obesity, Liver Disease, Prior Cesarean Delivery, and more

*REVISED basic science chapters – a better focus on clinician daily practice needs

Synopsis:

The premier reference in ob/gyn, Williams Obstetrics, packaged with the Williams OB Study Guide which includes 2600 questions for the board exam in one money saving package!

Save $20.00 when you purchase the valuepack

About the Author

F. Gary Cunningham, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jack A. Pritchard Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beatrice and Miguel Elias Distinguished Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, TexasKenneth J. Leveno, MD, Gillette Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vice-Chair for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Chief of Obstetrics, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, TexasLarry C. Gilstrap, III, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas, Houston Medical School, Houston, Texas

Table of Contents

Obstetrics in Broad Perspective

Maternal Anatomy

Implantation and Development of the Placenta and Membranes

Fetal Growth and Development

Maternal Physiology

Parturition

Preconceptional Counseling

Prenatal Care

Abortion

Ectopic Pregnancy

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

Genetics

Prenatal Diagnosis and Fetal Therapy

Teratology, Drugs, and Other Medications

Antepartum Assessment

Ultrasound and Doppler

Normal Labor and Delivery

Intrapartum Assessment

Anesthesia

Abnormal Labor and Delivery

Abnormalities of Amniotic Fluid

Induction of Labor

Forceps and Vacuum Delivery

Breech

Cesarean Delivery and Postpartum Hysterectomy

Prior Cesarean Delivery

Abnormalities of the Placenta and Membranes

The Newborn Infant

Diseases and Injuries of the Fetus and Newbornw

Puerperium

Puerperal Infection

Contraception

Sterilization

Hypertension

Hemorrhage

Preterm Birth

Postterm Pregnancy

Fetal Growth Disorders

Multifetal Pregnancy

Abnormalities of the Reproductive Tract

General Consideration and Maternal Evaluation

Critical Care

Obesity

Cardiovascular Diseases

Chronic Hypertension

Pulmonary Disorders

Thromboembolism

Renal Disorders

Gastrointestinal Disorders

The Liver

Hematological Disorders

Diabetes

Thyroid and Other Endocrine Disorders

Connective Tissue Diseases

Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Dermatological Disorders

Neoplastic Diseases

Infections

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Product Details

ISBN:
9780071413152
Author:
Cunningham, F. Gary
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Author:
Wenstrom, Katharine D.
Author:
Cunningham, Gary
Author:
Hauth, John C.
Author:
Gilstrap, Larry C.
Author:
Bloom, Steven L.
Author:
Bloom, Steven
Author:
Leveno, Kenneth J.
Subject:
Gynecology & Obstetrics
Subject:
Obstetrics
Copyright:
Edition Number:
22
Series:
Williams Obstetrics
Publication Date:
March 2005
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
1600
Dimensions:
11.04x8.80x2.15 in. 6.99 lbs.

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