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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The first text to comprehensively address both the gynecologic and obstetrical care of the obese patient With an estimated 40% of the U.S. population being obese by 2030, this authoritative resource fills a serious void in the medical literature. Obesity for the ObGyn: Management of Obese Patients in Obstetrics and Gynecology is a unique compilation of critical issues related to obesity, and is written to provide clinicians with the guidance they need to successfully manage care and minimize risk complications for their obese patients. Clinically focused and evidence based, this groundbreaking text devotes an equal amount of coverage to obstetric and gynecologic care (10 chapters for each, plus 14 additional chapters). FEATURES: • The wisdom, authority, and experience of more than 40 expert contributors • Templated chapters make information retrieval simple and efficient • Checklists, management algorithms, and key points encapsulate important information • Informative Introduction section provides an important overview of the topic, including biological and genetic determinants, economic costs, and pregnancy and obesity in a social context • The second section is devoted to important general topics ranging from adolescent obesity to heart disease and asthma to cancer in women and electronic tools • The final two sections, “Obstetrics” and “Gynecology” cover a wide range of common clinical concerns, ranging from nutrition and weight loss in pregnancy to anesthesia and obesity to minimally invasive surgery If you are in need of a concise, expertly written, practice-oriented resource that focuses on both the obstetric and gynecologic care of the patient with obesity, Obesity for the ObGyn belongs on your desk.

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Author:   Robert Silverman
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Professional
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   1.388kg
ISBN:  

9780071843515

ISBN 10:   0071843515
Pages:   624
Publication Date:   16 March 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Overview 1. History, definitions, and prevalence 2. Biological/genetic determinants of obesity 3. Economic costs of obesity Part II: Obstetrics 4. Preconceptual Counseling 5. Prenatal Care and Fertility Testing 6. Prenatal Diagnosis 7. Nutrition and Weight Gain in Pregnancy 8. Hypertensive Disorders 9. Pre-gestational and Gestational Diabetes 10. Endocrine Disorders 11. Pregnancy following Surgical Procedures for Obesity 12. Psychiatric Disorders 13. Cesarean Section/Surgical Management 14. Checklists for Care 15. Problems in Labor and Adverse Birth Outcomes 16. Anesthesia/Critical Care Part III: Gynecology 17. Contraceptive Management 18. Endometrial Cancers 19. Breast Cancer and Breast Imaging 20. Minimally Invasive Surgery 21. Infertility Issues and PCOS 22. Perioperative Management of Obese Patients 23. Equipment Selection for the Surgeon 24. Anesthesia and Obesity 25. Menopause and Perimenopausal Issues 26. Incontinence 27. Surgical Approach in the Face of Obesity 28. Checklists for Care Part IV: Office Management 29. Obstructive Sleep Apnea 30. Psychological Disorders including Depression 31. Heart Disease 32. Asthma 33. Exercise Management 34. Endocrine Disturbances 35. Osteoarthritis 36. Sexual Dysfunction 37. Behavioral Determinants of Obesity 38. Comprehensive Evaluation of the Obese Patient 39. Counseling Strategies for the Obese Patient 40. Weight Loss Strategies/Nutritional Management 41. Electronic Tools 42. Checklists for Care in the Outpatient Setting

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Robert K. Silverman, MD (Syracuse, NY) is Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SUNY-Upstate Medical Center.

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