Evidence-based obstetrics and gynecology / edited by Errol R. Norwitz, Carolyn M. Zelop, David A. Miller, David Keefe.

"The most comprehensive evidence-based guide to both obstetrics and gynecology Aimed at practicing obstetricians, gynecologists, and trainees in the specialty, Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology concentrates on the clinical practice areas of diagnosis, investigation and management. The fi...

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Other Authors: Norwitz, Errol R. (Editor), Zelop, Carolyn M. (Editor), Miller, David A. (David Arthur), 1961- (Editor), Keefe, David (David L.) (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2019.
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; List of contributors; Chapter 1 Evidence-based medicine in obstetrics and gynecology; History of obstetrics and evidence-based; What is evidence-based medicine?; Systematic review processes; Formulating the question; Searching the literature and identifying; Critically appraising studies and assessingthe strength of a body of literature; Evidence-based resources; The Cochrane Collaboration; The US preventive services task forceand the US evidence-based practicecenters program; Rationale for this book; References; Section 1 Gynecology; General Gynecology
  • Chapter 2 Abnormal menstrual bleedingBackground; Clinical questions; Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 3 Termination of pregnancy; Background; Clinical questions; References; Chapter 4 Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy; Background; Ectopic pregnancy; Historical perspective; Clinical questions; Surgical treatment; Medical management; Local therapy; Expectant management; Rh status and antibody screen; References; Chapter 5 Pelvic pain; Background; General search strategy; Clinical questions; Summary; Case resolution; Further reading; References
  • Chapter 6 Genital tract infectionsBackground; Search strategy; Clinical questions; References; Chapter 7 Uterine fibroids; Introduction; Epidemiology; Classification; Etiology; Diagnosis; Evidence-based approach to clinical management; Evidence-based pregnancy outcomes related to fibroids; Quantitative measures of fibroid disease; Evidence-based treatment of fibroids; Evidence-based medical treatment; Additional strategies for management; Evidence-based non-surgical treatments; Evidence-based surgical treatments; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 8 Endometriosis and adenomyosis
  • BackgroundSearch strategy; Clinical questions; References; Chapter 9 Contraception and sterilization; Background; Clinical questions; Conclusions; References; Urogynecology; 10 Pelvic floor prolapse/urinary incontinence; Background; Clinical questions; References; Reproductive endocrinology and infertility; Chapter 11 Amenorrhea; Background; Clinical questions; References; Chapter 12 Polycystic ovarian syndrome; Clinical questions; Conclusion; References; Chapter 13 Recurrent pregnancy loss; Background; Clinical questions; References; Chapter 14 Unexplained infertility; Background
  • Clinical questionsGeneral search strategy; Critical review of the literature; Conclusions; References; Chapter 15 Menopause and HRT; Overview; Search strategy; Clinical questions; Discussion of the evidence; References; Gynecologic oncology; Chapter 16 Cervical cancer; Background; Clinical questions; Summary; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 17 Vulval/vaginal cancer; Background; General search strategy; Critical appraisal of the literature; Conclusions; References; Chapter 18 Endometrial cancer; Clinical questions; References; Chapter 19 Cervical dysplasia and HPV; Background