Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology

The most comprehensive evidence-based guide to both obstetrics and gynecology

Aimed at practicing obstetricians, gynecologists, and trainees in the specialty, Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology concentrates on the clinical practice areas of diagnosis, investigation and management. The first section of the book discusses evidence-based medicine methodology in the context of the two specialties. The second and third sections cover all the major conditions in obstetrics and gynecology, with each chapter reviewing the best available evidence for management of the particular condition. The chapters are structured in line with EBM methodology, meaning the cases generate the relevant clinical questions.

Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology provides in-depth chapter coverage of abnormal vaginal bleeding; ectopic pregnancy; pelvic pain; lower genital tract infections; contraception and sterilization; breast diseases; urogynecology; endocrinology and infertility; puberty and precocious puberty; cervical dysplasia and HPV; cervical, vaginal, vulvar, uterine, and ovarian cancer; preconception care; prenatal care and diagnosis; drugs and medications in pregnancy; maternal complications; chronic hypertension; diabetes mellitus; thyroid disease; neurologic disease; psychiatric disease; postterm pregnancy; fetal complications; preeclampsia; and more.

    First book to address evidence-based practice for obstetrics and gynecology combined
    EBM is a highly relevant approach for this high risk specialty
    Edited by leading US specialist involved in the evidence-based medicine movement

Evidence-Based Obstetrics and Gynecology is an important text for obstetricians and gynecologists in practice and in training, as well as for specialist nurses.

CONTENTS

1 Evidence-based medical practice (incl. levels of evidence)

Section 1 Gynecology - Section editor David Keefe

General Gynecology

2 Abnormal menstrual bleeding

3 Termination of pregnancy

4 Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy

5 Pelvic pain

6 Genital tract infections

7 Uterine fibroids

8 Endometriosis and adenomyosis

9 Contraception and sterilization

Urogynecology

10 Pelvic floor prolapse/urinary incontinence

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

11 Amenorrhea

12 Polycystic ovarian syndrome

13 Recurrent pregnancy loss

14 Unexplained infertility

15 Menopause and HRT

Gynecologic Oncology

16 Cervical cancer

17 Vulval/vaginal cancer

18 Endometrial cancer

19 Cervical dysplasia and HPV

Section 2 Obstetrics - Section editor Carolyn Zelop, MD

General Obstetrics

20 Preconception care 

21 Prenatal diagnosis

22 Hyperemesis gravidarum

23 Drugs and medications in pregnancy

Maternal Complications

24 Asthma

25 Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

26 Cardiovascular disease

27 Renal disease

28 Diabetes mellitus

29 Thyroid disease

30 Neurologic disease

31 Rheumatologic diseases 

32 Hematologic diseases

33 Infections in pregnancy

34 Venous thromboembolic disease

35 Gastrointestinal disorders

36 Psychiatric disease

37 Preterm labor

38 Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)

39 Antepartum hemorrhage

40 Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery

41 Post-term pregnancy

Fetal Complications

42 Disorders of amniotic fluid volume 

43 Disorders of fetal growth

44 Multiple pregnancy

45 Intrauterine fetal demise

46 Fetal anomalies

47 Antepartum / intrapartum fetal surveillance

48 Hydrops fetalis

49 Malpresentation

Peripartum complications

50 Induction / augmentation of labor

51 Postpartum Hemorrhage 

52 Obstetric emergencies

53 Methods for spontaneous delivery

54 Operative Vaginal Delivery

55 Cesaerean Delivery

Index