Obstetrics and gynecology: Williams Obstetrics, 23rd Edition

By F. Cunningham, Kenneth Leveno, Steven Bloom, John Hauth, Dwight Rouse, Catherine Spong

* Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
* Number Of Pages: 1404
* Publication Date: 2009-10-29
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0071497013
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071497015

The leading obstetrics reference for more than a century -- now in full-color and with a greater emphasis on evidence-based practice
Written by a team of expert authors from world-renowned Parkland Hospital, this rigorously referenced, landmark resource tells you everything you need to know about the practice of obstetrics in a unified, consistent tone not found in other texts.
For decades, ob-gyn practitioners and residents have hailed the book for its thoroughness, scientific orientation, and practical applicability at the bedside. Williams Obstetrics is reinforced throughout by a timely emphasis on evidence-based medicine, supported by state-of-the-art ultrasound images and original illustrations. The book's comprehensive coverage begins with an incisive look at maternal anatomy and physiology, and fetal growth and development. The text then progresses to the antepartum period, labor and delivery, the fetus and newborn, the peurperium period, obstetric complications, and medical and surgical complications.
New to this Edition

• 1,100 brand-new, precisely rendered full-color illustrations
• Evidence-based medicine is highlighted in the text through the use of icons, better familiarizing you with the latest clinical guidelines and standards of care
• Greater use of headings and subheadings to quickly lead you to the content you need
• Improved algorithms and tables clearly and concisely present Class I evidence for diagnosis and treatment
• In-depth coverage of abnormal obstetrics -- from obstetrical hemorrhage and preterm birth, to reproductive tract abnormalities -- provides the most clinically relevant perspectives in this pivotal area

From the Back Cover

WILLIAMS OBSTETRICS

Twenty-Second Edition

The premier reference on obstetrics practice for nearly a century, the new Twenty-Second Edition is the ideal text for anyone who provides maternal and fetal health care.

Now offering state-of-the-art diagnostic ultrasound images throughout, Williams Obstetrics maintains its strong, evidence-based approach. Rigorously referenced and clearly written, Williams' hallmarks are thoroughness, scientific basis, and practical applicability for the obstetrician at the bedside. The world-renowned management guidelines and recommendations have been thoroughly updated through analysis of the scientific literature. This is the only book providing coverage sufficient for the needs of all practicing physicians and residents in board preparation and training.

New features include:

• NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART ULTRASOUND IMAGES integrated throughout for easier diagnostic confirmation

• COMPLETELY REVISED BASIC SCIENCE SECTIONS for greater usefulness in daily practice

• NEW CHAPTERS on hot topics: prior cesarean delivery; gestational trophoblastic disease; obesity; thromboembolism; and liver disease

• THOROUGHLY UPDATED CHAPTERS on evolving areas: fetal development; placental disorders; and infectious diseases

• UPDATED GUIDELINES and STANDARDS of CARE reflecting the current scope of practice

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