Main description:

Recent Advances in Obstetrics and Gynaecology: 26 features a collection of in depth reviews of the latest developments in the field. Written in an accessible and easy to read format and featuring such topics as the obese woman in late pregnancy and labour, minimising complications associated with Caesarean Section and domestic violence and its relevance in obstetrics and gynaecology, each chapter provides a comprehensive overview, and emphasises the salient points of interest. This latest volume in the series is an invaluable resource for busy clinicians and those sitting RCOG membership examinations.

13 chapters summarising important recent advances within the field of obstetrics and gynaecology
All topics are written in a practical and clinically relevant manner, further enhanced by the 'key clinical points for practice' sections at the end of each chapter
Provides an effective exam revision tool for MRCOG(UK)
All chapters written by expert authors ensuring authoritative and accurate content
Full colour photographs throughout

Contents:

Use of aortic balloon in massive post-partum hemorrhage
Fetal fibronectin and cervical ultrasound in prediction of preterm labour
Medical managment of endometriosis
Current state of antibody-based immunotherapy for ovarian cancer
The obese woman in late pregnancy and labour
First trimester identification of risk of pre-eclampsia
Selective progesterone receptor modulators in gynaecology
Minimising complications associated with Caesarean Section
Changing practices in the management of first trimester miscarriage
The future of cervical screening
Domestic violence and its relevance in obstetrics and gynaecology
Pregnancy after assisted reproductive technology
Induction of labour: who, when, how and where?