Williams Obstetrics 26e

Description:

The landmark text that has served generations of obstetrician-gynecologists—fully updated with the most current perspectives of the field Williams Obstetrics has defined the discipline for generations of obstetrician-gynecologists. Written by authors from the nationally renowned University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital, the new edition of this authoritative, evidence-based work maintains its trademark comprehensive coverage and applicability at the bedside, while offering the most current information and insights. The culmination of a century of clinical thought, Williams Obstetrics, 26th Edition delivers expert coverage of obstetrical complications, such as preterm labor, pregnancy-related hypertension, infection, and hemorrhage. It additionally offers foundational content on reproductive anatomy, physiology, and prenatal care. The authors have enhanced this edition with 1,000 full-color illustrations, plus an increased emphasis on the fast-growing subspecialty of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. No other text matches the long-established scientific rigor and accessibility of Williams Obstetrics. With its state-of-the-art design and review of the newest advances and protocols, this not-be-missed clinical companion brings positive outcomes within reach. New and updated content includes: Increased focus on Maternal-Fetal Medicine Greater coverage of hypertension and hemorrhage Deeper insights into in-utero complications Expanded fetal t section includes cutting-edge fetal imaging, genetics, prenatal diagnosis, and fetal disorders and therapy Basic science, physiology of labor, preterm labor updated with contemporaneous publications in the literature More obstetrical sonography figures Eye-catching illustrations, including updated graphs, sonograms, MRIs, photographs, and photomicrographs

Table of Contents:

Section 1. Overview

1. Overview of Obstetrics

Section 2. Maternal Anatomy and Physiology

2. Maternal Anatomy

3. Congenital Genitourinary Abnormalities

4. Maternal Physiology

Section 3. Placentation, Embryogenesis, and Fetal Development

5. Implantation and Placental Development

6. Placental Abnormalities

7. Embryogenesis and Fetal Development

Section 4. Preconceptional and Prenatal Care

8. Teratology, Teratogens, and Fetotoxic Agents

9. Preconceptional Counseling

10. Prenatal Care

Section 5. First- and Second-Trimester Pregnancy Loss

11. First- and Second-Trimester Pregnancy Loss

12. Ectopic Pregnancy

13. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

Section 6. The Fetal Patient

14. Obstetrical Imaging

15. Normal and Abnormal Fetal Anatomy

16. Genetics

17. Prenatal Diagnosis

18. Fetal Disorders

19. Fetal Therapy

20. Antepartum Fetal Assessment

Section 7. Labor

21. Physiology of Labor

22. Normal Labor

23. Abnormal Labor

24. Intrapartum Assessment

25. Obstetrical Analgesia and Anesthesia

26. Induction and Augmentation of Labor

Section 8. Delivery

27. Vaginal Delivery

28. Singleton Breech Delivery

29. Operative Vaginal Delivery

30. Cesarean Delivery and Peripartum Hysterectomy

31. Prior Cesarean Delivery

Section 9. The Newborn

32. The Newborn

33. Complications of the Term Newborn

34. The Preterm Newborn

35. Stillbirth

Section 10. The Puerperium

36. The Puerperium

37. Puerperal Infection

38. Contraception

39. Sterilization

Section 11. Obstetrical Complications

40. Preeclampsia Syndrome

41. Clinical Management of the Preeclampsia Syndrome

42. Causes of Obstetrical Hemorrhage

43. Hemorrhagic Placental Disorders

44. Management of Obstetrical Hemorrhage

45. Preterm Birth

46. Postterm Pregnancy

47. Fetal-Growth Disorders

48. Multifetal Pregnancy

Section 12. Medical and Surgical Complications

49. General Considerations and Maternal Evaluation

50. Critical Care and Trauma

51. Obesity

52. Cardiovascular Disorders

53. Chronic Hypertension

54. Pulmonary Disorders

55. Thromboembolic Disorders

56. Renal and Urinary Tract Disorders

57. Gastrointestinal Disorders

58. Hepatic, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders

59. Hematological Disorders

60. Diabetes Mellitus

61. Endocrine Disorders

62. Connective Tissue Disorders

63. Neurological Disorders

64. Psychiatric Disorders

65. Dermatological Disorders

66. Neoplastic Disorders

67. Infectious Diseases

68. Sexually Transmitted Infections

Appendix

Serum and Blood Constituents

Maternal Echocardiographic Measurements

Sonographic Measurements of the Embryo and Fetus

Index