Williams Obstetrics (24^th Ed.)

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.

Section 1. Overview of obstetrics
. Chapter 1. Obstetrics?Purpose, Definitions, and Vital Statistics

Section 2. Maternal anatomy and physiology
. Chapter 2. Maternal Anatomy
. Chapter 3. Reproductive tract Abnormalities
. Chapter 4. Maternal Physiology

Section 3. Placentation, Embryogenesis and fetal development
. Chapter 5. Implantation and Placental Development
. Chapter 6. Placental Abnormalities
. Chapter 7. Embryogenesis and Fetal Morphological Developments

Section 4. Preconceptional and prenatal
. Chapter 8. Preconceptional Counseling
. Chapter 9. Prenatal Care

Section 5. Foetus as a patient
. Chapter 10. Teratogens and Other Causes of Fetal Malformations
. Chapter 11. Genetics
. Chapter 12. Prenatal Diagnosis
. Chapter 13. Disorders of the Fetus
. Chapter 14. Fetal Imaging Techniques
. Chapter 15. Fetal Therapy
. Chapter 16. Amnionic Fluid Disorders
. Chapter 17. Antepartum Fetal Testing

Section 6. Early pregnancy complications
. Chapter 18. Abortion
. Chapter 19. Ectopic Pregnancy
. Chapter 20. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

Section 7. Labor
. Chapter 21. Physiology of Labor
. Chapter 22. Normal Labor
. Chapter 23. Abnormal Labor
. Chapter 24. Intrapartum Assessment
. Chapter 25. Obstetrical Analgesia & Anesthesia
. Chapter 26. Labor Induction

Section 8. Delivery
. Chapter 27. Normal Vaginal Delivery
. Chapter 28. Vaginal Delivery of Breech Presentation
. Chapter 29. Forceps and Vacuum Delivery
. Chapter 30. Cesarean Delivery and Peripartum Hysterectomy
. Chapter 31. Prior Cesarean Delivery

Section 9. The newborn infant
. Chapter 32. Normal Newborn Infant
. Chapter 33. Diseases and Injuries of Term Newborn Infant
. Chapter 34. The Preterm Infant
. Chapter 35. Stillbirth

Section 10. The Puerperium
. Chapter 36. The Puerperium
. Chapter 37. Puerperal Complications
. Chapter 38. Contraception
. Chapter 39. Sterilization

Section 11. Obstetrical complications
. Chapter 40. Hypertensive Disorders
. Chapter 41. Obstetrical Hemorrhage
. Chapter 42. Physiology of Preterm Labor
. Chapter 43. Preterm Labor and Delivery
. Chapter 44. Postterm Pregnancy
. Chapter 45. Fetal Growth Disorders
. Chapter 46. Multifetal Pregnancy

Section 12. Medical and surgical complications
. Chapter 47. General Considerations
. Chapter 48. Critical Care and Trauma
. Chapter 49. Obesity
. Chapter 50. Cardiovascular Disorders
. Chapter 51. Chronic Hypertension
. Chapter 52. Pulmonary Disorders
. Chapter 53. Thromboembolic Disorders
. Chapter 54. Renal and Urinary Tract Disorders
. Chapter 55. Gastrointestinal Disorders
. Chapter 56. Hepatic, Biliary, Pancreas
. Chapter 57. Hematological Disorders
. Chapter 58. Diabetes Mellitus
. Chapter 59. Endocrine Disorders
. Chapter 60. Connective-Tissue Disorders
. Chapter 61. Neurological Disorders
. Chapter 62. Psychiatric Disorders
. Chapter 63. Dermatological Disorders
. Chapter 64. Neoplastic Disorders
. Chapter 65. Infectious Diseases
. Chapter 66. Sexually Transmitted Infections