Dewhurst’s Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 9th Edition

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.

Table of Contents

Section 1 Obstetrics
Part 1 Basic Science
Chapter 1 Maternal Physiology
Chapter 2 The Placenta And Fetal Membranes
Part 2 Normal Pregnancy
Chapter 3 Healthy Fetal Growth
Chapter 4 Pre‐Conception Counselling
Chapter 5 Antenatal Care
Chapter 6 First Trimester Antenatal Screening
Part 3 Maternal Medicine
Chapter 7 Hypertensive Disorders
Chapter 8 Heart Disease In Pregnancy
Chapter 9 Diabetes In Pregnancy
Chapter 10 Liver And Endocrine Diseases In Pregnancy
Chapter 11 Renal Disease
Chapter 12 Haematological Problems In Pregnancy
Chapter 13 Maternal Infection During Pregnancy
Chapter 14 Psychiatric Problems In Pregnancy And Post Partum
Chapter 15 Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases And Other Medical Disorders In Pregnancy
Chapter 16 Obesity And Pregnancy
Part 4 Fetal Medicine
Chapter 17 Fetal Growth Restriction
Chapter 18 Third Trimester Fetal Assessment
Chapter 19 Fetal Medical Conditions
Chapter 20 Fetal Anomalies
Chapter 21 Multiple Pregnancy
Part 5 Birth
Chapter 22 Normal Mechanisms In Labour
Chapter 23 Post‐Term Pregnancy
Chapter 24 Induction And Augmentation Of Labour
Chapter 25 Obstetric Emergencies
Chapter 26 Malpresentation, Malposition, Cephalopelvic Disproportion And Obstetric Procedures
Chapter 27 Fetal Monitoring During Labour
Chapter 28 Preterm Labour
Chapter 29 Stillbirth
Chapter 30 Analgesia, Anaesthesia And Resuscitation
Part 6 Postnatal Care
Chapter 31 Puerperium And Lactation
Chapter 32 Neonatal Care For Obstetricians
Chapter 33 Perinatal Epidemiology And Statistics

Section 2 Gynaecology
Part 7 Basic Science
Chapter 34 Clinical Anatomy Of The Pelvis And Reproductive Tract
Chapter 35 Normal And Abnormal Development Of The Genital Tract
Chapter 36 Role Of Imaging In Gynaecology
Chapter 37 Ambulatory Gynaecology, Hysteroscopy And Laparoscopy
Part 8 Childhood and Adolescence
Chapter 38 Puberty And Its Disorders
Chapter 39 Gynaecological Disorders Of Childhood And Adolescence
Part 9 Early Pregnancy Problems
Chapter 40 Spontaneous Miscarriage
Chapter 41 Recurrent Miscarriage
Chapter 42 Gestational Trophoblast Neoplasia
Chapter 43 Ectopic Pregnancy
Chapter 44 Induced Abortion
Chapter 45 Acute Pelvic Infection
Part 10 Menstruation
Chapter 46 The Menstrual Cycle
Chapter 47 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome And Secondary Amenorrhoea
Chapter 48 Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Chapter 49 Premenstrual Syndrome
Chapter 50 Menopause And Postmenopausal Health
Part 11 Reproductive Problems
Chapter 51 Subfertility
Chapter 52 Assisted Reproduction
Part 12 Pelvic Pain
Chapter 53 Endometriosis
Chapter 54 Chronic Pelvic Pain
Part 13 Urogynaecology
Chapter 55 Uterovaginal Prolapse
Chapter 56 Urinary Incontinence
Part 14 Benign Gynaecological Disease
Chapter 57 Benign Diseases Of The Vulva
Chapter 58 Benign Diseases Of The Vagina, Cervix And Ovary
Chapter 59 Benign Disease Of The Uterus
Part 15 Gynaecological Cancer
Chapter 60 Malignant Disease Of The Vulva And The Vagina
Chapter 61 Premalignant And Malignant Disease Of The Cervix
Chapter 62 Endometrial Cancer
Chapter 63 Surgical And Medical Management Of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
Part 16 Sexual Health
Chapter 64 Sexually Transmitted Infections
Chapter 65 Contraception And Sterilization
Chapter 66 Sexual Dysfunction
Chapter 67 Rape And Sexual Assault And Female Genital Mutilation
Part 17 Miscellaneous Topics
Chapter 68 Ethical Dilemmas In Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Chapter 69 The Law And The Obstetrician And Gynaecologist
Chapter 70 Evidence-Based Medicine In Obstetrics And Gynaecology