Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 7th Edition

Abstract

The seventh edition of this classic book has been updated to cover the ever-expanding curriculum in the world of obstetrics and gynaecology. Don't be put off by the rather uninspiring front cover, as the contents more than make up for it. This book covers everything from revision of clinical anatomy and maternal physiology to antenatal care for normal and high-risk pregnancies, as well as common topics in gynaecology and subspecialty topics such as assisted reproduction. There are even chapters devoted to ethical dilemmas, legal issues and domestic violence.With over 60 contributors to this edition, trainees will be able to revise from this book confident that they are reading up-to-date information provided by specialists with expertise in their particular area. The chapters are clearly laid out, with subheadings to direct the reader to the relevant part of the chapter, and references are provided at the end of each chapter, as an aid to further study. Each chapter is illustrated with graphs, tables, diagrams and relevant clinical illustrations such as ultrasound scan images. There is an excellent section devoted to colour images of a range of conditions, from commonly encountered skin conditions such as lichen sclerosis, to the macroscopic appearance of complete hydatidiform mole. The only downside is that this does highlight that this book could have been even better had colour images been included throughout the text: the black and white pages could become a little dull during prolonged periods of revision! The chapter on obstetric emergencies is particularly good as it provides the reader with a 'pathway of care' in the form of a flow diagram, which is clear, concise, easy to follow and a perfect revision aid. There is also a detailed chapter on hysteroscopy and laparoscopy, which is very informative and a topic that is not always covered in similar textbooks. This book is suitable for senior house officers and specialty registrars in obstetrics and gynaecology, both during their exam preparation and ongoing training. Having not yet sat my MRCOG Part 2 examination, I can only imagine that this book will be a perfect companion when starting my revision and would definitely recommend it. Reviewer Lucy Coyne BM BS Senior House Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield, UK Blackwell Publishing, 2007 ISBN 9781405133555 Hardcover, 717 pages, £99.95

Labor Induction

“…Induction of labor (IOL) is done with the main aim of initiating labor without its true time to save the health of the mother and unborn fetus and minimizing severe obstetric complications related to unnecessary cesarean section [2]. However, this artificial initiation of labor is not without its own risks and is associated with adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes such as postpartum hemorrhage [18], hyperstimulation of the uterus that can result in uterine rupture, chorioamnionitis, endometritis [9], fetal hypoxia, maternal fluid intoxication [19], stillbirth [5], severe birth asphyxia [20], increased medical interventions, increased hospital costs [3], abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, maternal water intoxication if oxytocin is used, delivery of a preterm infant due to incorrect estimation of dates, and cord prolapse [8,21]. Induction of labor also influences the woman's childbirth experience, and it has more discomfort and pain.…”

Postmenopozal Dönemde Pilates Egzersizlerinin Yaşam Kalitesi Ve Depresyon Üzerine Etkisi

“…Fiziksel egzersiz, yağ kütlesini ve obeziteyi azaltarak yaşam kalitesini arttırmada ve kas liflerinin büyüklüğü ve sayısında hızlı bir azalmayı önlemede etkilidir (12,13). Kadınların orta yaş döneminden itibaren orta şiddetli egzersiz yapmalarının sağlık risklerinde azalma sağladığı bildirilmiştir (14). Amerikan Spor Hekimliği Koleji (ASHK) orta yaş sonrasında kullanılan egzersiz eğitimlerinde; direnç, güç, aerobik kapasite, esneklik egzersizlerine odaklanır ve buna yönelik egzersizleri bir rehber olarak önermektedir (15).…”