Obstetrics & Gynaecology An Evidence-based Text for MRCOG, Third Edition

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’s 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.

INTRODUCTORY/GENERALEvidence-Based Medicine and Medical Informatics The General Principles of Surgery Communication and Counselling The Law, Medicine and Women’s Rights Clinical Risk Rationale for Advanced Skills TrainingANTENATAL OBSTETRICSRoutine 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 MortalityFETAL CONDITIONSBiochemical Screening Ultrasound ScreeningInvasive and Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnosis Understanding Genetics and Genetic Tests Management of Fetal Anomalies Previous History of Fetal Loss Multiple Pregnancy Fetal InfectionsTests of Fetal Wellbeing Small for Gestational Age and Intrauterine Growth Restriction Aberrant Liquor Volume Fetal Hydrops Malpresentation Prolonged Pregnancy Routine Intrapartum Care: An OverviewLATE PREGNANCY AND INTRAPARTUM EVENTSPreterm Labour Pre-Labour Rupture of the Membranes Antepartum HaemorrhaFIRST STAGE OF LABOURInduction of Labour Management after Previous Caesarean Section Poor Progress in Labour Fetal Compromise in the First Stage of Labour Obstetric Anaesthesia and Analgesia Caesarean SectionSECOND STAGE OF LABOURFetal Compromise in the Second Stage of Labour Shoulder Dystocia Instrumental Vaginal Delivery Breech Presentation Perineal TraumaPOSTPARTUM COMPLICATIONSPerinatal Asphyxia Neonatal Resuscitation Common Neonatal Problems Perinatal Mortality Postpartum Collapse Postpartum Haemorrhage Postpartum Pyrexia Disturbed Mood Problems with BreastfeedingREPRODUCTIVE GYNAECOLOGYNormal and Abnormal Development of the Genitalia Karyotypic Abnormalities Menarche and Adolescent GynaecologyOvarian 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 MedicinePELVIC FLOOR AND LOWER URINARY TRACT DYSFUNCTIONAssessment 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 MutilationLOWER GENITAL TRACTBenign Vulval Problems Vulvodynia Pre-Invasive DiseaseGYNAECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGYEndometrial Cancer Cervical Cancer Benign and Malignant Ovarian Masses Vulval and Vaginal Cancer Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Rare Tumours

Edited by David M. Luesley, MA, MD, FRCOG, emeritus professor of gynaecological oncology, University of Birmingham, UK Mark D. Kilby, DSc, MB BS, MD, FRCOG, FRCPI, professor in fetal medicine, Centre for Women’s and Children’s Health, University of Birmingham, and Fetal Medicine Centre, Birmingham Women’s Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK