The premier reference in obstetrics for more than a century – now even more relevant to today's practice Williams Obstetrics is the most detailed, comprehensive, and rigorously referenced text on the subject. Written by an author team from the world-renowned Parkland Hospital, the hallmarks of this classic are its thoroughness, scientific basis, and practical applicability for the obstetrician at the bedside. This edition of Williams Obstetrics continues to emphasize the scientific-based underpinnings and evidence-based practices of the specialty. This is accomplished by using incorporating more than 3,000 new literature citations and guidelines from the most trusted professional and academic organizations. One of the important features of the twenty-fourth edition is a greater focus on the fetus as a patient and an expanded discussion of fetal diagnosis and therapy. This is complemented by more than 100 new sonographic and MR images of common fetal abnormalities. A new reorganization of the text enables the book to highlight more effectively the myriad disorders that may complicate pregnancy. Williams Obstetrics provides a convenient, clinically relevant text of value to the busy practitioner. The book summarizes important new data that has influenced evidence-based management to improve pregnancy outcomes. Much of this data is conveniently distilled into newly created tables and diagnostic and treatment algorithms. During discussion, numerous sources are cited to provide evidence-based options for patient management. Additionally, nearly 900 images complement the text, many of which are new or enhanced. These include sonograms, MR images, photographs, diagrams, and graphs. This edition of Williams Obstetrics continues to provide clinicians with everything they need to know about the practice of obstetrics with a level of authority and quality of presentation not found in any other resource.

Williams Obstetrics 24/E

F. Gary Cunningham; Kenneth J Leveno; Steven L Bloom; Catherine Y Spong; Jodi S Dashe; Barbara L Hoffman; Brian M Casey; Jeanne S Sheffield

Steven Bloom; F. Cunningham; Catherine Y. Spong; Jodi Dashe; Kenneth Leveno

McGraw-Hill School Education Group

Irwin Professional Publishing

Oracle Press

McGraw-Hill's AccessMedicine, 24th ed, New York :, ©2014

United States, United States of America

24th edition, New York, 2014

This Is The Most Detailed, Comprehensive, And Rigorously Referenced Text On This Subject. This Edition Of Williams Obstetrics Continues To Emphasize The Scientific-based Underpinnings And Evidence-based Practices Of The Specialty. This Is Accomplished By Incorporating More Than 3,000 New Literature Citations And Guidelines From The Most Trusted Professional And Academic Organizations. Overview Of Obstetrics -- Maternal Anatomy -- Congenital Genitourinary Abnormalities -- Maternal Physiology -- Implantation And Placental Development -- Placental Abnormalities -- Embryogenesis And Fetal Morphological Development -- Preconceptional Counseling -- Prenatal Care -- Fetal Imaging -- Amnionic Fluid -- Teratology, Teratogens, And Fetotoxic Agents -- Genetics -- Prenatal Diagnosis -- Fetal Disorders -- Fetal Therapy -- Fetal Assessment -- Abortion -- Ectopic Pregnancy -- Gestational Trophblastic Disease -- Physiology Of Labor -- Normal Labor -- Abnormal Labor -- Intrapartum Assessment -- Obstetrical Analgesia And Anesthesia -- Induction And Augmentation -- Vaginal Delivery -- Breech Delivery -- Operative Vaginal Delivery -- Cesarean Delivery And Peripartum Hysterectomy -- Prior Cesarean Delivery -- The Newborn -- Diseases And Injuries Of The Term Newborn -- The Preterm Newborn -- Stillbirth -- The Puerperium -- Puerperal Complications -- Contraception -- Sterilization -- Hypertensive Disorders -- Obstetrical Hemorrhage -- Preterm Labor -- Postterm Pregnancy -- Fetal-growth Disorders -- Multifetal Pregnancy -- General Considerations And Maternal Evaluation -- Critical Care And Trauma -- Obesity -- Cardiovascular Disorders -- Chronic Hypertension -- Pulmonary Disorders -- Thromboembolic Disorders -- Renal And Urinary Disorders -- Gastrointestinal Disorders -- Hepatic, Biliary, And Pancreatic Disorders -- Hematological Disorders -- Diabetes Mellitus -- Endorcrine Disorders -- Connective-tissue Disorders -- Neurological Disorders -- Psychiatric Disorders -- Dermatological Disorders -- Neoplastic Disorders -- Infectious Diseases -- Sexually Transmitted Infections. Editors, F. Gary Cunningham, Kenneth J. Leveno, Steven L. Bloom, Catherine Y. Spong, Jodi S. Dashe, Barbara L. Hoffman, Brian M. Casey, Jeanne S. Sheffield. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.

Emphasizes the scientific-based underpinnings and evidence-based practices of the speciality. This title focuses on the fetus as a patient and an expanded discussion of fetal diagnosis and therapy. It highlights the myriad disorders that may complicate pregnancy and more.

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