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