The several photographs, tables, algorithms, diagrams, boxes and imaging study pictures make understanding topics easier. In the practical gynaecology section, instruments, specimens, pictures of imaging studies are presented in great detail with accompanying questions and answers which have an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) format which helps students in preparing for examination. Recent advances in immunotherapy, gene therapy, operative gynaecological endoscopy and current topics like stem cells are discussed, and this gives the reader an overview of these topics. The addition of adolescent gynaecology, sexual dysfunction and contraception in detail is welcome. There is a need to address these issues which are common complaints in any gynaecology OPD for teaching to be practically oriented. There is a chapter titled “Special Topics” where leucorrhoea, pelvic pain and low backache are discussed. The book also includes an interactive DVD-ROM.ĭC Dutta’s Textbook of Obstetricsfeatures the latest guidelines from professional and academic organisations including RCOG, ACOG, WHO, FIGO, NICHD, CDC, NICE, ICOG and DIPSI, making this an authoritative guide to the field of obstetrics.The POP classification in prolapse and the use of meshes for prolapse repair, AUB, colposcopy, chemotherapy in cancer to name a few. A list of abbreviations, updated reviews, relevant websites, and over 500 colour images further enhance the text. This highly detailed book is formatted for ease of reference, with expanded contents and index, and colour coded headings and key points at the end of every chapter, highlighting essential information.Ī list of questions at the end of the book allows the reader to assess their own understanding. New topics in this edition include prenatal genetic counselling, screening and diagnosis, whilst progress in technology is recognised with the inclusion of Doppler studies, MR images, microphotographs, data graphs and laparoscopic images. Thoroughly revised and updated, the book spans 42 chapters, incorporating new material and the latest advances in the field of obstetrics. DC Dutta’s Textbook of Obstetricsis the eighth edition of this comprehensive and highly illustrated textbook.
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