Howkins & Bourne: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology, 18th Edition - E-Book, 18th Edition
- Content Organized in a logical sequence that aids learning and enables the students to build sound knowledge of the subject.
- Book covers the entire course curriculum in a narrative manner that helps build concepts and makes it easy to retain and reproduce.
- Colored Illustrations, pathological images and slides, and supporting sonographs have been included extensively to enhance understanding of various diseases.
- Key points at the end of chapter for quick revision.
- Self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter help in preparing for expected/frequently asked questions in the examination.
New to this edition
- Updated and revised as per new CBME curriculum.
- Vertical and horizontal integration of the topics has been done.
- Keeping in view wide variation in practice and opinion in the latest suggestions made by WHO and Govt of India, new guidelines pertaining to Indian perspective have been included in chapter Diagnosis of Female Genital Tuberculosis’.
- The book is updated with recent guidelines and staging.
- Latest FIGO classification Ca Cervix has been included.
- Clinical cases included at the end of most of the chapters to provide the students a detailed workup for commonly encountered conditions.
Key Features
- Content Organized in a logical sequence that aids learning and enables the students to build sound knowledge of the subject.
- Book covers the entire course curriculum in a narrative manner that helps build concepts and makes it easy to retain and reproduce.
- Colored Illustrations, pathological images and slides, and supporting sonographs have been included extensively to enhance understanding of various diseases.
- Key points at the end of chapter for quick revision.
- Self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter help in preparing for expected/frequently asked questions in the examination.
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9788131266311 |
|---|---|
| Main Author | Edited by Sunesh Kumar, V. G. Padubidri and Shirish N Daftary, MD, DGO, FICS, FICOG |
| Copyright Year | 2023 |
| Edition Number | 18 |
| Format | eBook |
| Trim | 8.5 x 11 |
| Illustrations | 650 illustrations (350 in full color) |
| Imprint | Elsevier India |
| Page Count | 584 |
| Publication Date | 1 Sep 2022 |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |
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1 Approach to a Gynaecological Patient
SECTION 1 ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT OF FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS
2 Anatomy of Female Genital Tract
3 Normal Histology of Ovary and Endometrium
4 Physiology of Ovulation and Menstruation
5 Development of Female Reproductive Organs and Related Disorders
6 Puberty, Adolescence and Related Gynaecological Problems
7 Menopause and Related Problems
8 Breast and Gynaecologist
9 Sexual Development and Variations of Sexual Development
SECTION 2 DISORDERS OF MENSTRUATION,
10 Common Disorders of Menstruation,
11 Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB),
12 Primary and Secondary Amenorrhoea,
13 Fibroid Uterus,
14 Endometriosis and Adenomyosis,
15 Hormonal Therapy in Gynaecology,
SECTION 3 COMMON CONDITIONS IN GYNAECOLOGY,
16 Infertility – Male and Female
17 Ectopic Gestation
18 Acute and Chronic Pelvic Pain
19 Temporary and Permanent Methods of Contraception
20 Medical Termination of Pregnancy
SECTION 4 BENIGN CONDITIONS IN GYNAECOLOGY
21 Genital Prolapse, 291
22 Displacements of the Uterus, 308
23 Diseases of the Broad Ligament, Fallopian Tubes and Parametrium
24 Benign Diseases of the Ovary
25 Benign Diseases of the Vulva
26 Benign Diseases of the Vagina
SECTION 5 INFECTIONS IN GYNAECOLOGY
27 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
28 Tuberculosis of the Female Genital Tract
29 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Including HIV Infection
SECTION 6 URINARY AND INTESTINAL TRACT IN GYNAECOLOGY
30 Diseases of the Urinary Tract
31 Urinary Fistula and Stress Urinary Incontinence
32 Injuries of the Genital Tract and Intestinal Tract
SECTION 7 GYNAECOLOGICAL MALIGNANCIES
33 Preinvasive and Invasive Carcinoma of Cervix
34 Cancer of the Body of the Uterus
35 Pathology of Ovarian Tumours
36 Ovarian Malignancies
37 Vulval and Vaginal Cancer
38 Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases
39 Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy and Palliative Care for Gynaecological Cancers
SECTION 8 IMAGING MODALITIES, ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES AND MAJOR AND MINOR OPERATIONS IN GYNAECOLOGY
40 Imaging Modalities in Gynaecology
41 Endoscopy in Gynaecology
42 Major and Minor Operations in Gynaecology
43 Obesity, Polycystic Ovaries and Hirsutism
44 Instruments Used in Gynaecology
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