Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology

This is the sixth edition of a popular, highly readable primer in obstetrics and gynaecology. It has been thoroughly updated and aligns with the undergraduate curriculum in O&G devised by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.Highly illustrated throughoutEssential information points at the end of chaptersCase historiesPractical procedures boxesAlert (warnings or advice) and tick (guidance or definitions) boxes throughoutOver 100 self-assessment MCQsAppendices: Principles of Perioperative Care; Governance, Audit and ResearchReflects the national undergraduate curriculum in obstetrics and gynaecology in the UK and AustraliaMore information on:Fetal developmentScreening for fetal anomaly: non-invasive prenatal testingPlacenta accretaInfections acquired in pregnancy: Zika, RubellaNon-invasive prenatal testinFetal Doppler examination, e.g. middle cerebral artery, ductus venosusManagement of preterm labour: oxytocin antagonistsInduction of labour: components of Bishop score Ectopic pregnancy: Caesarean scar ectopic, cornual ectopicEmergency contraception: ulipristal acetateSterilization: salpingectomyGenital tract infections: role of sexual health clinic, contact tracingCervix: update on HPV screening and vaccinationOvary: update FIGO staging of ovarian carcinoma; "risk reducing surgery" for ovarian cancerWHO surgical safety checklist added to Appendix A.New self-assessment OSCE questions