: Joseph S. Sanfilippo, Roger P. Smith
: Joseph S. Sanfilippo, Roger P. Smith
: Primary Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology A Handbook for Clinicians
: Springer-Verlag
: 9780387323282
: 2
: CHF 47.50
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: Klinische Fächer
: English
: 542
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This book provides a timely revision of the definitive source for quick reference and up-to-date information on the primary health care of women. Containing contributions by leaders in obstetrics-gynecology, primary care and relevant subspecialties, the book presents the latest information from respected authorities. New case studies have been added at the end of each chapter to provide useful information for the busy clinician. New chapters include: Elderly Patients; Cardiovascular Hypertension; The Role of Applied and Genomic Molecular Biology; and Nutrition, Obesity, and Eating Disorders. This book is a must-have reference for the busy clinician

Preface5
Contents7
Contributors10
Primary Care and the Obstetrician-Gynecologist14
Primary Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Health Maintenance and Screening15
Background Information15
Screening, Counseling, and Immunization32
Suggested Reading43
Pediatric and Adolescent Patients44
Introduction44
Prepubertal Vulvovaginitis44
Genital Bleeding in Childhood50
Abnormal Genitalia51
Pubertal Aberrancy57
Menstrual Dysfunction59
Contraception63
Case Studies63
Suggested Reading65
Elderly Patients66
Background Information66
Establishing a Diagnosis70
Clinical Intervention79
Special Considerations82
Summary83
Suggested Reading84
Lesbian Patients85
Background Information85
How Common Is Female Homosexuality?87
Neuroendocrinology of Homosexuals87
Family Relationships and Other Factors88
Sexuality and Safe Sex88
Diagnostic Considerations88
Gynecologic Care92
How to Approach the Patient92
Summary94
Case Studies95
Suggested Reading96
The Role of Genomic and Applied Molecular Biology98
Introduction98
Background Information99
A Quick Review of Molecular Biology99
Where to Find DNA101
Principles of DNA Diagnosis101
Further Refinements105
DNA Arrays = The Chip108
Clinical Applications109
Keeping Up with the Developments in the Field109
Case Studies110
Glossary111
Suggested Reading111
Emergencies in the Office Setting113
Background Information113
Establishing the Diagnoses115
Clinical Intervention115
Neurologic Deficits/Disability121
Thought-Provoking Cases124
Summary125
Suggested Reading126
Clinical Management Principles for the Office Setting127
Abnormal Pap Smear: Gynecologic Pathology and Management128
Introduction128
Screening Guidelines134
Triage for Cytologic Abnormalities137
Case Studies150
Suggested Reading151
Mood Disorders153
Major Depressive Disorder153
Bipolar Disorder156
Other Mood Disorders157
Treatment of Depression161
Treatment of Bipolar Disorders172
Special Clinical Situations175
Suggested Reading179
Breast Disease181
Background Information181
Establishing a Diagnosis182
Common Problems192
Screening for Breast Cancer192
Clinical Intervention and Treatment193
Summary198
Suggested Reading199
Cardiovascular Hypertension201
Background Information201
Establishing the Diagnosis of Hypertension205
Therapy211
Monitoring Therapy216
Case Study217
Summary218
Suggested Reading218
Chronic Pelvic Pain221
Introduction221
Overview222
History222
Physical Examination223
Laboratory and Diagnostic Studies224
Gynecologic Causes of Chronic Pelvic Pain226
Miscellaneous Gynecologic Causes of Chronic Pelvic Pain232
Urologic Causes of Chronic Pelvic Pain237
Gastroenterologic Causes of Chronic Pelvic Pain239
Musculoskeletal Causes of Chronic Pelvic Pain243
Psychiatric Causes of Chronic Pelvic Pain244
Conclusion244
Suggested Reading245
Contraception Update246
Introduction246
Hormonal Contraception247
Intrauterine Contraception258
Barrier Methods of Contraception262
Emergency Contraception266
Case Studies267
Coronary Heart Disease in Women: Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Preventive Therapy270
Background Information270
Evaluation of Chest Pain Syndromes271
Clinical Characteristics and Therapies of Coronary Heart Disease in Women274
Coronary Preventive Interventions277
Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Is There Evidence for Coronary Disease Prevention283
Summary286
Suggested Reading286
Dermatologic Disorders288
Background Information288
Common Tumors292
Pigmented Lesions298
Rashes300
Purpura—Macular and Palpable310
Urticaria/Urticarial Lesions311
Pruritus Without Rash312
Suggested Reading312
Diabetes Mellitus313
Background Information313
Diagnosis314
Classification315
Initial Evaluation of the Patient with Diabetes Mellitus316
Management316
Gestational Diabetes328