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Netter’s Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Serve as a concise reference and resource, offering rapid access to information for the diagnosis and treatment of common conditions encountered in the care of women. The work maintains the legacy of the "extraordinary series of medical illustrations" created by Dr. Frank Netter. Structure and Content The book is organized into sections covering a vast range of clinical topics in women's health, gynecology, and obstetrics. The second edition features more than 40 new topics, a more intuitive organization, and a new section on commonly encountered procedures. Key Content Sections and Representative Topics include:
  • General Health Considerations and Counseling (Section I): This includes topics such as screening history, physical activity, psychosocial evaluation, and risk factor assessment (e.g., cardiovascular risk factors, tobacco, alcohol, and drug use). It also lists leading causes of death and morbidity for specific age groups.
  • Diseases, Disorders, and Common Problems (Section II): This section covers conditions ranging from Abortion, Abuse (Physical and Sexual), Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia), Depression, Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Headache.
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): A significant number of chapters are dedicated to STIs, including Chancroid, Chlamydia Trachomatis, Condyloma Acuminata (HPV), Gonorrhea, Herpes, HIV, Lymphogranuloma Venereum, Molluscum Contagiosum, Parasites, Syphilis, and Trichomonas Vaginalis.
  • Vulvar, Vaginal, and Cervical Disease (Sections III, IV, V): Topics include Bartholin’s Gland Cysts and Abscesses, Lichen Sclerosus, Vaginal Prolapse, various types of Vaginitis (Atrophic, Bacterial, Monilial, Trichomonas), Abnormal Pap Test Results (Atypical Squamous/Glandular Cells, LSIL, HSIL), Carcinoma In Situ (Cervix), and Cervical Cancer.
  • Adnexal Disease (Section VII): This section addresses Ectopic Pregnancy, Endometriosis, Ovarian Torsion, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).
  • Breast Diseases and Conditions (Section VIII): Conditions include Accessory Nipples, Breast Cancer, Cysts, Fibroadenoma, Mastitis, Nipple Discharge, and Paget’s Disease of the Breast.
  • Endocrinology, Fertility, and Reproduction: Key concepts include Infertility (General Considerations), Menopause, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Hirsutism, and Sexual Ambiguity.
  • Obstetric Conditions and Concerns (Section XI): This section covers serious complications of pregnancy such as Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy, Amniotic Fluid Embolism, Chorioamnionitis, Depression: Postpartum, Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy, HELLP Syndrome, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Preeclampsia and Eclampsia, Placenta Previa, and Trauma in Pregnancy.
The book features detailed sections covering specific procedures, such as Chorionic Villus Sampling, Cervical Cerclage, Cervical Conization, and Breast Biopsy. It also incorporates detailed information for various conditions regarding pregnancy considerations. The reference lists for each topic include indications of the level of evidence for research provided.

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