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
A Doody's Core Title for 2022!
Author(s): F. Gary Cunningham, Kenneth J. Leveno, Jodi S. Dashe, Barbara L. Hoffman, Catherine Y. Spong, Brian M. Casey
Edition: 26
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Year: 2022
Language: English
Commentary: true pdf, no index
Tags: Obstetrics; Pregnancy & Childbirth; Obstetrics & Gynecology
Cover
WilliamsObstetrics
Title
Copyright
Editors
Dedication
Associate Editors
Contributing Authors
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
OVERVIEW
Overview of Obstetrics
MATERNAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Maternal Anatomy
Congenital Genitourinary Abnormalities
Maternal Physiology
PLACENTATION, EMBRYOGENESIS, AND FETAL DEVELOPMENT
Implantation and Placental Development
Placental Abnormalities
Embryogenesis and Fetal Development
PRECONCEPTIONAL AND PRENATAL CARE
Teratology, Teratogens, and Fetotoxic Agents
Preconceptional Counseling
Prenatal Care
FIRSTAND SECOND-TRIMESTER PREGNANCY LOSS
First and SecondTrimester Pregnancy Loss
Ectopic Pregnancy
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
THE FETAL PATIENT
Obstetrical Imaging
Normal and Abnormal Fetal Anatomy
Genetics
Prenatal Diagnosis
Fetal Disorders
Fetal Therapy
Antepartum Fetal Assessment
LABOR
Physiology of Labor
Normal Labor
Abnormal Labor
Intrapartum Assessment
Obstetrical Analgesia and Anesthesia
Induction and Augmentation of Labor
DELIVERY
Vaginal Delivery
Singleton Breech Delivery
Operative Vaginal Delivery
Cesarean Delivery and Peripartum Hysterectomy
Prior Cesarean Delivery
THE NEWBORN
The Newborn
Complications of the Term Newborn
The Preterm Newborn
Stillbirth
THE PUERPERIUM
T Pp
Puerperal Infection
Contraception
Sterilization
OBSTETRICAL COMPLICATIONS
Preeclampsia Syndrome
Clinical Management of the Preeclampsia Syndrome
Causes of Obstetrical Hemorrhage
Hemorrhagic Placental Disorders
Management of Obstetrical Hemorrhage
Preterm Birth
Postterm Pregnancy
FetalGrowth Disorders
Multifetal Pregnancy
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL COMPLICATIONS
General Considerations and Maternal Evaluation
Critical Care and Trauma
Obsiy
Cardiovascular Disorders
Chronic Hypertension
Pulmonary Disorders
Thromboembolic Disorders
Renal and Urinary Tract Disorders
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Hepatic, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders
Hematological Disorders
Diabetes Mellitus
Endocrine Disorders
Connective Tissue Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Psychiatric Disorders
Dmologicl Disods
Neoplastic Disorders
Infectious Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Infections