World Clinics: Obstetrics and Gynecology Preterm Labor
Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
Mala Arora FRCOG (UK) FICOG FICMCH
Director, Noble IVF Centre, Faridabad, Haryana; Consultant, Fortis La Femme, Greater Kailash, New Delhi, India
Jennifer R Niebyl MD
Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA
Asha Rijhsinghani MD FACOG
Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine; Medical Director, Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA
Preterm or premature birth is the largest contributor to newborn deaths and its incidence is rising globally.
Part of the World Clinics: Obstetrics & Gynecology series, this book discusses the causes and management of preterm labour. Each chapter examines contributing causes of the condition, including infection, treatment for pre-cancer of the cervix, uterine factors and artificial reproductive technologies (ART). The role of ultrasound is also discussed.
Authored by specialists in Europe, the USA and Asia, this concise guide includes 25 full colour images and illustrations to enhance learning.
Key points
- Discusses causes and management of preterm labour
- Examines different causes from disease and infection, to ART
- Authored by specialists in Europe, the USA and Asia
- Part of the World Clinics: Obstetrics & Gynecology series – previous editions - Recurrent Miscarriage published October 2011 and Endometriosis published July 2012
Discusses the causes and management of preterm labour including infection, treatment for pre-cancer of the cervix, uterine factors and artificial reproductive technologies (ART). The role of ultrasound is also discussed.
- Etiopathogenesis of Preterm Labor and Delivery
- Pathways to Preterm Labor
- Cervical Causes for Preterm Birth
- Role of Infection in Preterm Labor and Premature Rupture of Membranes
- Extreme Preterm Birth
- Treatment for Precancer of the Cervix and Its Effect on Preterm Labor
- Uterine Factors in Preterm Labor
- Maternal Medical Disorders and Preterm Labor
- Preterm Labor in ART Pregnancies
- Role of Ultrasound in Preterm Labor
- Cervical Insufficiency and Preterm Labor
- Medical Management of Preterm Labor
- Optimizing Neonatal Outcomes in Preterm Birth
Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
Mala Arora FRCOG (UK) FICOG FICMCH
Director, Noble IVF Centre, Faridabad, Haryana; Consultant, Fortis La Femme, Greater Kailash, New Delhi, India
Jennifer R Niebyl MD
Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA
Asha Rijhsinghani MD FACOG
Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine; Medical Director, Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA