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PROLOG: Gynecology and Surgery, Ninth Edition, is the premier resource for staying up to date in this specialty area. Consisting of critique and assessment sections, PROLOG offers an effective, self-directed study experience for obstetrician–gynecologists and those in training. The content is current, relevant, and written and reviewed by experts in the field. Put your knowledge to the test and earn 25 CME credits with this volume. Upon completing PROLOG: Gynecology and Surgery, Ninth Edition, learners should be able to: Establish a differential diagnosis and screen patients with appropriate diagnostic tests for specific gynecologic conditions; Determine the appropriate medical management for specific gynecologic conditions in adolescents, adult women, and all people seeking obstetric and gynecologic care; Identify appropriate surgical interventions for various gynecologic conditions and strategies to prevent and treat surgical complications; Apply the concepts of anatomy, genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology to the understanding of diseases that affect adolescents, women and all people seeking obstetric and gynecologic care; Counsel patients regarding treatment options and adjustment to crises that may alter their lifestyles; Apply professional medical ethics and the understanding of medical–legal issues relative to the practice of gynecology. Order PROLOG: Gynecology and Surgery, Ninth Edition today! A complimentary, online study tool—PROLOG Games— is included with purchase of this print copy.

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Author:   American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
Publisher:   American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
Imprint:   American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
Edition:   9th Revised edition
ISBN:  

9781948258722

ISBN 10:   1948258722
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   31 July 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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COUNSELING Complex atypical hyperplasia of the endometrium in a reproductive-aged patient (23) Complications of embolization (95) Endometrial ablation (76) Endometrial cancer risk (59) Human papillomavirus vaccination (124– 127) Hydrosalpinx (52) Leiomyosarcoma complications (36) Preoperative evaluation (12) Prevention of osteoporosis (47) Risk of HIV after sexual assault (64)The role of hormone therapy in heart disease (144– 146) Trauma-informed care (26) EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICSFamilial cancer syndromes (169– 171) Operative nerve injury (4) Risk of hepatitis C after exposure (31) Wound dehiscence (20) ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUESElectronic communication and office practice (21) End-of-life counseling (40) Regulatory classes for new medical devices (107) Medical errors (55) Methotrexate exposure during a misdiagnosis of ectopic pregnancy (43) Peer review of operative complications (113) Recognition of physician burnout (66) Telehealth (158– 160) MEDICAL MANAGEMENTAdenocarcinoma in situ (86) Appropriate treatment of sexually transmitted infections (75) Bacterial vaginosis (56) Beta-blocker therapy in perioperative care (77) Clinical depression (67) Contraception in a patient with morbid obesity (44) Contraceptive options for individuals with medical conditions (136– 139) Ductal carcinoma in situ (42) Dysmenorrhea in adolescents (63) Ectopic pregnancy (16) Emergency contraception in a patient with obesity (5) Endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia and endometrial cancer (29) Endometrial neoplasia (1) Evaluation of urinary incontinence (8) Fibrocystic breast disease (80) First-trimester pregnancy loss (54) Follow-up after loop electrosurgical excision procedure (150– 153) Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (3) Heavy menstrual bleeding with an intrauterine device (35) Heavy menstrual bleeding with low platelets (45) Human immunodeficiency virus exposure and prophylaxis (27) Hormone therapy after hysterectomy (88) Hormone treatment for vasomotor symptoms (50) Hysteroscopic complications (172– 175) Immunizations (85) Leiomyoma classification (119– 123) Malposition of an intrauterine device (72) Management of gynecologic issues in breast cancer survivors (101) Management of postoperative intestinal obstruction (10) Mature cystic teratoma (13) Medical therapy for a patient with genital herpes (49) Medical therapy in chronic pelvic pain (111) Medical treatment of molar pregnancy (81) Metformin hydrochloride for polycystic ovary syndrome (91) Nonhormonal therapy for menopause symptoms (116– 118) Office hysteroscopy (62) Outpatient management of pelvic inflammatory disease (68) Ovarian cancer in BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers (9) Pelvic inflammatory disease (99) Pelvic organ prolapse (128– 131) Perioperative anticoagulants (89) Perioperative management in a patient with a gastric bypass (53)Perioperative management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (60) Perioperative pain management for patients with HIV (104) Pessary use (96) Postoperative ileus (93) Precocious puberty (15) Premalignant and in situ breast disease (176– 179) Primary dysmenorrhea (33) Primary infertility (108) Prophylactic antibiotics for patients allergic to penicillin (22) Risk of endometrial cancer in a postmenopausal patient (105) Secondary amenorrhea (37) Syphilis exposure (25) A thickened endometrium without postmenopausal bleeding (112) OFFICE PROCEDURESCoding for office-based procedures (147– 149) PHYSIOLOGYVascular supply of the pelvis (109) SCREENING AND DIAGNOSISAbnormal cervical cytology results (51) Abnormal uterine bleeding in a reproductive-aged woman (14) Anterior abdominal wall anatomy and surgical complications (115) Atypical glandular cells on cytology (140– 143) Cervical cancer screening in a patient with HIV (70) Cervical cytology showing endometrial cells (114) Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (161– 164)Chronic pelvic pain (18) Complications of ut

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Founded in 1951, ACOG is the premier professional membership organization for obstetrician–gynecologists. The College produces practice guidelines for health care professionals and educational materials for patients, provides practice management and career support, facilitates programs and initiatives to improve women’s health, and advocates for members and patients. With more than 60,000 members spanning the entire career life cycle, ACOG is composed of 12 Districts. These Districts are made up of 98 Sections. ACOG’s Districts and Sections represent various regions, countries, territories, and states in North and South America.

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