Key Clinical Topics in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Key Clinical Topics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology offers an indispensable and practical guide for exam revision and clinical practice. Written and edited by specialists with a wealth of experience, this book provides rapid access to the core topics in obstetrics and gynaecology. Each topic is written in a concise and easy-to-digest format, making this book an essential resource for exam revision and quick reference at the point of care.

• Over 100 topics presented in alpha order, from abnormality of the genital tract, to venous thromboembolism
• Effective exam revision for MRCOG Part 2 candidates
• Succinct coverage of clinical features, diagnosis and patient management
• Includes clinical photos and diagrams to improve understanding of concepts
• Contributions from experienced specialists to ensure authoritative, accurate content

1 Abnormality of the genital tract

2 Amenorrhoea

3 Assisted conception

4 Cervical cancer

5 Cervical screening

6 Chemotherapy

7 Chronic pelvic pain

8 Contraception: reversible methods

9 Contraception: sterilisation

10 Dyspareunia

11 Ectopic pregnancy

12 Endometriosis

13 Female genital mutilation

14 Fertility preservation for cancer patients

15 Fibroids

16 Fistulae in obstetrics and gynaecology

17 Forensic gynaecology

18 Genital prolapse

19 Gestational trophoblastic disease

20 Heavy menstrual bleeding

21 Hirsutism

22 Human papillomavirus vaccination

23 Hyperemesis gravidarum

24 Hysterectomy

25 Imaging in gynaecology

26 Intermenstrual, post coital and postmenopausal bleeding

27 Menopause and hormone replacement therapy

28 Menstrual cycle physiology

29 Minimal access surgery

30 Miscarriage

31 Ovarian cancer

32 Ovarian cysts

33 Paediatric gynaecology

34 Pelvic inflammatory disease

35 Perioperative complications in obstetrics and gynaecology

36 Polycystic ovarian syndrome

37 Pre- and postoperative care and the enhanced recovery programme

38 Premenstrual syndrome

39 Radiotherapy

40 Recurrent miscarriage

41 Sexual function

42 Sexually transmitted infection

43 Subfertility: aetiology and diagnosis

44 Subfertility: medical and surgical management

45 Termination of pregnancy

46 Urinary incontinence and voiding difficulties

47 Urodynamics

48 Uterine tumours

49 Vaginal cancer

50 Vaginal discharge

51 Vulval cancer

52 Vulval diseases

53 Vulval pain syndromes and pruritus vulvae

54 Amniotic Fluid Embolism

55 Anaemia in Pregnancy

56 Analgesia and anaesthesia in labour

57 Antenatal Care

58 Antepartum haemorrhage

59 Asthma in Pregnancy

60 Blood Transfusion

61 Breech Presentation

62 Caesarean Section

63 Cancer and Pregnancy

64 Cardiac Disease

65 Cervical Incompetence and Cervical Suture

66 Changes to Maternal Physiology in Pregnancy

67 Coagulation and Pregnancy

68 Cord Prolapse

69 Diabetes in Pregnancy

70 Domestic Abuse

71 Dysfunctional labour

72 Epilepsy in Pregnancy

73 Feticide and Late Termination of Pregnancy

74 HIV in Pregnancy

75 Hydrops Fetalis

76 Induction of Labour

77 Infection in Pregnancy

78 Instrumental Delivery

79 Intrauterine Growth Restriction

80 Invasive Fetal Testing

81 Malpresentation and Malposition

82 Maternal Death

83 Maternal Sepsis

84 Monitoring in Labour

85 Multiple Pregnancy

86 Neonatal Resuscitation

87 Normal labour

88 Obstetric Cholestasis and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy

89 Oligohydramnios / Polyhydramnios

90 Perineal Repair

91 Placenta Praevia and Morbidly Adherent Placenta

92 Postpartum Haemorrhage

93 Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia

94 Premature labour

95 Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes

96 Prolonged Pregnancy

97 Puerperal Psychosis

98 Puerperium and Breastfeeding

99 Reduced Fetal Movements

100 Renal Disease in Pregnancy

101 Rhesus Disease

102 Risk Management in Obstetrics

103 Shoulder Dystocia

104 Stillbirth

105 Teratogenic Agents

106 Thyroid and Pregnancy

107 Vaginal Birth after Caesarean

108 Venous Thromboembolism

Emma Crosbie BSc MBChB PhD MRCOG
Clinical Lecturer in Gynaecological Oncology, St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, UK

Alexander Heazell BChB(Hons) PhD
Clinical Lecturer in Obstetrics, St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, UK

Andrew Pickersgill MBChB MRCOG MD
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, UK

Richard Slade FRCS MRCOG
Consultant Gynaecologist, Salford NHS Trust, Salford, UK