Basic Sciences for Obstetrics and Gynaecology
3. Auflage
Erschienen am 6. Dezember 2012
XI, 204 Seiten
978-1-4471-3340-7 (ISBN)
Beschreibung
In the four years since the publication of the second edition this book has been very well received by those for whom it was intended - candidates for primary examinations in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. In consequence, we make no excuse for repeating the formula of addressing only those facts which are neither speculative nor contentious. An attempt to widen this brief would multiply the length of the book by three or four times and would place it in an identical category with several much larger texts which we recommend at the end of each chapter to those seeking a deeper understanding of any particular subject. As the underlying philosophy remains the same, the main changes in the third edition are the addition of new material and revision of existing material. Revision of existing material has been extensive, with many detailed changes aimed at expanding the factual base while retaining or improving the clarity of explanation. In addition, the book is now associated with an MCQ Tutor which has proved especially popular. Finally, and probably most important, many of the changes are those which have been suggested by readers and reviewers of the first and second editions: this feedback has been invaluable to the authors and we now hope will be equally valuable to readers of the new edition.
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Inhalt
1 Cell Biology, Embryology and the Placenta.- The Cell.- The Genetic Code.- Chromosome Abnormalities.- Genetics - Single and Multiple Gene Defects.- Fertilisation.- Cleavage of the Embryo: the Morula and the Blastocyst.- Implantation of the Blastocyst and Early Development of the Placenta and Embryo.- Multiple Pregnancy.- Development of the Placenta.- Further Development of the Embryo.- The Placenta.- Placental Synthesis.- Placental Transfer.- The Membranes and Amniotic Fluid.- Further Reading.- 2 Anatomy.- The Vulva.- The Vagina.- The Uterus.- The Fallopian Tubes.- The Ovaries.- The Female Urological System.- The Levator Ani Muscles (Pelvic Diaphragm).- The Perineum.- Peritoneum and Ligaments of the Pelvis.- Blood Supply to the Female Pelvis.- Lymphatic Drainage of the Female Pelvis.- Nerve Supply to the Female Pelvis.- The Pelvic Skeleton.- The Fetal Skull.- Microstructure and Function of the Non-pregnant Reproductive Tract.- Embryology of the Genital System.- The Anterior Abdominal Wall.- Further Reading.- 3 General Physiology and Biochemistry.- The Cardiovascular System.- The Lung.- The Kidney.- The Nervous System.- The Gut and Nutrition.- Metabolism.- Immunology.- Further Reading.- 4 Endocrinology.- Some Basic Concepts in Endocrinology.- The Hypothalamus.- The Anterior Pituitary.- The Posterior Pituitary.- The Breast and Lactation.- Sex Steroids.- The Ovary.- The Testis.- Thyroid Gland.- The Adrenal Cortex.- The Adrenal Medulla.- Hormones Involved in Calcium Homeostasis.- Puberty and Menopause.- Initiation of Labour.- The Pineal Gland.- Further Reading.- 5 Pathology.- Inflammation.- Wound Healing.- The Metabolic Response to Injury.- Shock.- Tumours.- Thrombosis and Embolism.- Deposition of Salts and Pigments.- Effects of Radiation.- Further Reading.- 6Microbiology.- Bacteria.- Viruses.- Rickettsial Organisms.- Mycoplasmas (Pleuropneumonia-like Organisms).- Fungal Infections.- Protozoal Infections.- Some Characteristics of Infections at Special Sites.- Further Reading.- 7 Pharmacology.- Sedative, Hypnotic and Anxiolytic Agents.- Antipsychotic Agents.- Antidepressive Agents.- Analgesic Agents.- Antacid Agents.- Laxative Agents.- Anti-emetic Agents.- Antihistamines.- Diuretic Agents.- Antihypertensive Agents.- Drugs Affecting Blood Coagulation.- Chemotherapy of Infection.- Pharmacology of Sex Steroids.- Drugs Affecting Contraction of the Uterus.- Anticancer Drugs (Cytotoxic Agents).- General Anaesthetic Agents.- Local Anaesthetic Agents.- Some General Aspects of Pharmacology in Pregnancy.- Some General Aspects of Pharmacology During Breast Feeding.- Appendix A Statistics.- Further Reading.- Appendix B Ultrasound.
