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Hacker & Moore's Essentials of Obstetrics and Gynecology E-Book

Hacker & Moore's Essentials of Obstetrics and Gynecology E-Book

Neville F. Hacker | Joseph C. Gambone | Calvin J. Hobel

(2015)

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Hacker & Moore's Essentials of Obstetrics and Gynecology, by Drs. Neville F. Hacker, Joseph C. Gambone, and Calvin J. Hobel, is the #1 choice of ob/gyn residents and medical students because of its concise focus, comprehensive coverage, and easy-to-use format. This new edition features updated clinical cases and assessments, new Clinical Key boxes, and thoroughly revised text and images that reflect today’s best knowledge on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of ob/gyn disorders.

  • Concise, comprehensive content is well organized, highly accessible, and relevant to today’s practice.
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  • New Clinical Key boxes and judicious use of bolding make it easy to identify the high-yield material you need to know.
  • Content is aligned to APGO/CREOG objectives to ensure coverage of essential, clinically relevant material.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover cover
Inside Front Cover ifc1
Hacker & Moore's Essentials of Obstetrics and Gynecology i
Copyright Page iv
Dedication v
Contributors vii
Preface ix
Table Of Contents xi
1 Introduction 1
1 A Life-Course Perspective for Women’s Health Care 2
Clinical Keys for this Chapter 2
Principles of Practice 2
Life-Course Perspective 3
Impact on Public Health 4
Patient Safety—The First Principle of Practice 5
Medical Error Reporting 5
Disclosure of Medical Error 6
Ethical Practice— The Second Principle 6
Nonmaleficence 6
Beneficence 6
Autonomy 6
Justice 7
Other Duties of Ethical Practice 7
Malpractice and Maloccurrence 8
Value—The Third Principle of Practice 8
High Reliability in Health Care 9
Patient-Centered Prevention— The Fourth Principle of Practice 9
Immunizations and Preventive Health Screening 11
2 Clinical Approach to the Patient 12
Clinical Keys for this Chapter 12
Obstetric and Gynecologic Evaluation 12
Obstetric History 13
Previous Pregnancies 13
Menstrual History 13
Contraceptive History 13
Medical History 13
Surgical History 14
Social History 14
Obstetric Physical Examination 14
General Physical Examination 14
Pelvic Examination 14
Clinical Pelvimetry 14
Diagnosis of Pregnancy 14
Symptoms of Pregnancy 14
Signs of Pregnancy 14
Presumptive Signs 14
Probable Signs 14
Positive Signs 14
Laboratory Tests for Pregnancy 15
Pregnancy Tests 15
Diagnostic Ultrasonography 15
Gynecologic History 15
Present Illness 15
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding 15
Abdominal Pain 15
Amenorrhea 15
Other Symptoms 15
Menstrual History 15
Contraceptive History 15
Obstetric History 16
Sexual History 16
Past History 16
Systemic Review 16
Gynecologic Physical Examination 16
General Physical Examination 16
Vital Signs 16
General Appearance 16
Head and Neck 16
Breasts 16
Heart and Lungs 16
Abdomen 16
Back 17
Extremities 17
Pelvic Examination 17
Vulva 17
Speculum Examination 17
Bimanual Examination 18
Rectal Examination 20
Laboratory Evaluation 20
Assessment 20
Patients with Special Needs 20
Pediatric and Adolescent Patients 20
Genital Ambiguity 20
Trauma 20
Vaginal Bleeding in the Prepubertal Child 21
Geriatric Patients 22
Patients with Disabilities 22
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Patients 22
3 Female Reproductive Anatomy and Embryology 23
Clinical Keys for This Chapter 23
Development of the External Genitalia 23
Anatomy of the External Genitalia 24
Vulva 25
Internal Genital Development 26
Vagina 27
Uterus 28
Fallopian Tubes 30
Normal Embryologic Development of the Ovary 30
Anatomy of the Ovaries 32
Anatomy of the Ureters 33
Lymphatic Drainage 34
Anatomy of the Bony Pelvis 34
Anatomy of the Lower Abdominal Wall 34
Abdominal Wall Incisions 36
4 Female Reproductive Physiology 37
Clinical Keys for this Chapter 37
Reproductive Cycle 37
Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis 38
Pituitary Gland 38
Gonadotropin Secretory Patterns 39
Hypothalamus 40
Ovarian Cycle 42
Estrogens 42
Progestins 42
Androgens 42
Serum-Binding Proteins 43
Prolactin 43
Follicular Development 43
Ovulation 44
Luteinization and Corpus Luteum Function 44
Histophysiology of the Endometrium 44
Menstrual Phase 45
Proliferative Phase 45
Secretory Phase 45
Spermatogenesis, Sperm Capacitation, and Fertilization 46
Cleavage, Morula, Blastocyst 47
Implantation 47
Placenta 48
Amniotic Fluid 49
2 Obstetrics 51
5 Endocrinology of Pregnancy and Parturition 52
Clincal Keys for This Chapter 52
Fetoplacental Unit 52
Fetus 54
Placenta 54
Mother 54
Hormones 54
Peptide Hormones 54
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 54
Human Placental Lactogen 54
Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone 55
Prolactin 55
Steroid Hormones 55
Progesterone 55
Estrogens 55
Androgens 55
Glucocorticoids 56
Other Hormones and Transmitters 57
Oxytocin 57
Relaxin 57
Prostaglandins and Leukotrienes 57
Changes in Maternal Metabolism 58
Angiotensin-Aldosterone 58
Calcium Metabolism 58
Parturition 58
Biochemical Basis of Contraction 58
Hormonal Control of Gestational Length and Initiation of Labor 59
Animal Models 59
The Human 59
Phase 0: Quiescence. 59
Phase 1: Activation. 60
Phase 2: Stimulation. 60
Phase 3: Involution. 60
6 Maternal Physiologic and Immunologic Adaptation to Pregnancy 61
Clinical Keys for this Chapter 61
Normal Values in Pregnancy 62
Cardiovascular System 62
Cardiac Output 62
Intravascular Pressures 63
Mechanical Circulatory Effects of the Gravid Uterus 63
Regional Blood Flow 64
Control of Cardiovascular Changes 64
Oxygen-Carrying Capacity of Blood 64
Respiratory System 64
Respiratory Mechanics in Pregnancy 64
Oxygen Consumption and Ventilation 65
Alveolar-Arterial Gradient and Arterial Blood Gas Measurements 65
Dyspnea of Pregnancy 66
Renal Physiology 66
Anatomic Changes in the Urinary Tract 66
Renal Blood Flow and Glomerular Filtration Rate 66
Renal Tubular Function 66
Fluid Volumes 66
Renin-Angiotensin System in Pregnancy 66
Homeostasis of Maternal Energy Substrates 67
Insulin Effects and Glucose Metabolism 67
Lipid Metabolism 67
Placental Transfer of Nutrients 67
Other Endocrine Changes 67
Thyroid 67
Adrenal 68
Weight Gain in Pregnancy 68
Placental Transfer of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide 68
Fetal Oxygenation 68
Fetal and Maternal Hemoglobin Dissociation Curves 70
Fetal Circulation 70
Changes in the Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System after Birth 72
Immunology of Pregnancy 72
Innate and Adaptive Immunity 73
Development of Fetal Immunity 73
Immunobiology of the Maternal-Fetal Interaction 74
Immunologic Response during Normal Pregnancy 74
7 Antepartum Care 76
Clinical Keys for this Chapter 76
Preconception Care 77
Prenatal Care 77
The First Prenatal Visit 77
Confirming Pregnancy and Determining Viability 79
Incidence of Early Pregnancy Loss 79
Types of Spontaneous Abortion 80
Threatened Abortion 80
Inevitable Abortion 80
Incomplete Abortion 80
Complete Abortion 80
Missed Abortion 80
Recurrent Abortion 80
Etiology of Recurrent Abortion 80
General Maternal Factors 80
Infection. 80
Smoking and Alcohol. 80
Psychosocial Stress. 80
Medical Disorders. 80
Maternal Age. 81
Local Maternal Factors 81
Fetal Factors 81
Placental Factors 81
Chromosomal Factors 82
Immunologic Factors 82
Management 82
Threatened Abortion 82
Incomplete Abortion 82
Missed Abortion 82
General Management Considerations 82
Recurrent Abortion 82
Estimating Gestational Age and Date of Confinement 83
Patients Who Require Genetic Counseling 83
Congenital and Hereditary Disorders 83
Chromosomal Disorders 83
Single Gene Disorders 84
Autosomal Dominant Disorders 84
Autosomal Recessive Disorders 85
Genetic Screening for Autosomal Recessive Disorders 85
Sex-Linked Disorders 85
Multifactorial Disorders 85
Maternal Ultrasonic and Serum Marker Screening 86
First-Trimester Screening 86
Second-Trimester Screening 86
Combined First- and Second-Trimester Screening 87
Integrated Screening. 87
Sequential Screening. 87
Diagnostic Procedures 87
Teratology 87
Exposure 88
Principles of Teratology 88
Fetal Susceptibility 88
Dose 88
Timing 88
Nature of Teratogenic Agents 88
Teratogenic Agents 88
Alcohol 88
Antianxiety Agents 88
Antineoplastic Agents 88
Anticoagulants 89
Coumarin Derivatives. 89
Heparin. 89
Anticonvulsants 89
Diphenylhydantoin (Dilantin). 89
Oxazolidinedione Anticonvulsants. 89
Valproic Acid. 89
Carbamazepine. 90
Phenobarbital. 90
Hormones 90
Estrogen/Progestin Combinations. 90
Miscellaneous Agents 90
Retinoids. 90
Tobacco Smoking. 90
Illicit Drugs. 90
Infectious Agents. 90
Radiation. 90
Advice during Pregnancy 90
Alleviating Unpleasant Symptoms 90
Nutritional Counseling 91
Lifestyle Advice 91
Breastfeeding 92
Follow-Up Visits 92
Assessment of Fetal Well-Being 93
Maternal Self-Assessment of Fetal Well-Being 93
Nonstress Test Assessment 93
Ultrasonic Assessment 93
Umbilical Artery Doppler Assessment 93
Preventive Health Care 93
8 Normal Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Care 96
Clinical Keys for This Chapter 96
Anatomic Characteristics of the Fetal Head and Maternal Pelvis 96
Fetal Head 97
Sutures 97
Fontanelles 97
Landmarks 97
Diameters 97
Pelvic Anatomy 98
Bony Pelvis 98
Pelvic Planes 98
Pelvic Diameters 99
Pelvic Inlet 99
Plane of Greatest Diameter 100
Plane of Least Diameter (Midplane) 100
Pelvic Outlet 100
Pelvic Shapes 100
Gynecoid 100
Android 100
Anthropoid 101
Platypelloid 101
Engagement 101
Clinical Pelvimetry 102
Radiologic Assessment of the Pelvis 103
Indications 103
Preparation for Labor 103
Lightening 103
False Labor 103
Cervical Effacement 104
Induction and Augmentation of Labor 104
Technique for Induction and Augmentation of Labor 105
Oxytocin Infusion 105
Complications. 106
Stages of Labor 106
First Stage of Labor as Defined by the Friedman Labor Curve 106
Phases. 106
Length. 106
Measurement of Progress. 106
Clinical Management of the First Stage. 107
Maternal Position. 107
Administration of Fluids. 107
Investigations. 107
Maternal Monitoring. 107
Analgesia. 108
Fetal Monitoring. 108
Uterine Activity. 108
Vaginal Examination. 108
Amniotomy. 108
Second Stage of Labor 108
Mechanisim of Labor. 108
Descent. 108
Flexion. 108
Internal Rotation. 108
Extension. 109
External Rotation. 109
Expulsion. 110
Clinical Management of the Second Stage. 110
Maternal Position. 110
Bearing Down. 110
Fetal Monitoring. 110
Vaginal Examination. 110
Delivery of the Fetus. 110
Third Stage of Labor 110
Delivery of the Placenta. 111
Fourth Stage of Labor 112
Puerperium 113
Anatomic and Physiologic Changes 113
Involution of the Uterus 113
Vagina 113
Cardiovascular System 113
Psychosocial Changes 114
Return of Menstruation and Ovulation 115
Breastfeeding 115
Lactation 115
Lactation Suppression 116
Complications of Breastfeeding 116
Cracked Nipples 116
Mastitis 116
Drug Passage to the Newborn 116
Interconception Care 116
Obstetric Analgesia and Anesthesia 116
Uterine Blood Flow 117
Pain Pathways 117
Adverse Effects of Labor Pain 117
Options for Labor Pain Relief 118
Anesthesia for Cesarean Delivery 118
Patients Who Benefit From Early Anesthetic Consultation 120
Unintended Consequences of Regional Anesthesia And/or Analgesia 120
Resuscitation of the Newborn 120
Preparation for Extrauterine Life 120
Etiology of Neonatal Cardiorespiratory Depression 121
Facilitating Neonatal Adaptation 121
1. Clear the Airway 121
2. Dry the Newborn 121
3. Clamp the Cord 121
4. Ensure Onset of Respiration 121
5. Correct Surfactant Deficiency 122
Apgar Score 123
Resuscitation of the Asphyxiated Infant 123
Sequence of Procedures 123
1. Establish an Airway 123
2. Initiate Breathing 123
3. Ensure Cardiac Performance 123
4. Correct Biochemical Abnormalities 123
Acidosis. 123
Anemia. 124
Narcotic Depression. 124
Hypoglycemia. 124
Other Factors. 124
Neonatal Respiratory Failure 124
Long-Term Outcome 124
9 Fetal Surveillance during Labor 125
Clinical Keys for this Chapter 125
Methods of Monitoring Fetal Heart Rate 125
Auscultation of the Fetal Heart Rate 125
Continuous Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring 126
Pathophysiology of Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate Patterns 126
Etiology of Hypoxia, Acidosis, and Fetal Heart Rate Changes 127
Fetal Heart Rate Patterns 127
Baseline Assessment 127
Periodic Fetal Heart Rate Changes 128
Types of Patterns 128
Early Deceleration (Head Compression). 128
Late Deceleration (Uteroplacental Insufficiency). 128
Variable Deceleration (Cord Compression). 131
Nonpattern Signs of Fetal Distress 131
Fetal Tachycardia 131
Meconium 131
Strategies for Intervention 132
Category I FHR (Normal) 132
Category II FHR (Intermediate/Possible Early Dysregulation) 132
Strategies for Resuscitation 132
Amnioinfusion 133
Category III FHR (Abnormal) 133
Strategies for Intervention 133
Fetal Assessment at Birth to Document the Status of the Fetus at Risk for Birth Asphyxia 134
Apgar Score 134
Umbilical Cord Blood Sampling 135
Controversies about Fetal Monitoring for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Fetal Distress 135
10 Obstetric Hemorrhage 136
Clinical Keys for This Chapter 136
Antepartum Hemorrhage 136
Initial Evaluation 137
Abnormal Placentation: Placenta Previa and Placenta Accreta 137
Placenta Previa 137
Predisposing Factors 137
Classification 137
Diagnosis 138
Management 138
Low-Lying Placenta 138
Maternal-Fetal Risks 138
Placenta Accreta 139
Abruptio Placentae 139
Predisposing Factors and Pathophysiology 139
Diagnosis and Management 139
Maternal-Fetal Risks 139
Uterine Rupture 140
Diagnosis and Management 140
Maternal-Fetal Risk 140
Fetal Bleeding 140
Postpartum Hemorrhage 140
Uterine Atony 140
Management of Patients at Risk for Postpartum Hemorrhage 141
Differential Diagnosis: Other Less Common Causes of Postpartum Hemorrhage 141
Genital Tract Trauma 142
Retained Placental Tissue 142
Low Placental Implantation 142
Coagulation Disorders 143
Uterine Inversion 143
Obstetric Shock and External Bleeding 143
Management of Established Postpartum Hemorrhage and Obstetric Shock 143
Uterine Atony 143
Genital Tract Trauma 144
Retained Products of Conception 144
Uterine Inversion 144
Amniotic Fluid Embolus 145
Management of Coagulopathy 145
11 Uterine Contractility and Dystocia 147
Clinical Keys for This Chapter 147
Physiologic Changes of Labor 147
Normal Labor 148
Abnormalities of the Latent Phase of Labor 149
Management 149
Abnormalities of the Active Phase of Labor 149
Management 150
Active Management of Labor 151
Dystocia Caused by Abnormal Presentation and Position 151
Persistent Occipitotransverse Position 151
Persistent Occipitoposterior Position 152
Dystocia Caused by Abnormalities of Fetal Structure 152
Macrosomia and Shoulder Dystocia 152
Developmental Abnormalities 153
Dystocia Caused by Maternal Pelvic Abnormalities 153
Dystocia Caused by Conduction Anesthesia 154
12 Obstetric Complications 155
Clinical Keys for This Chapter 155
Preterm Labor 156
Definition and Incidence 156
Etiology and Risk Factors 156
Socioeconomic Factors 156
Obstetric, Medical, and Environmental Factors 156
Pathways Thought to Cause Preterm Birth: 157
Infection-Cervical Pathway 157
Placental-Vascular Pathway 157
Stress-Strain Pathway 157
Uterine Stretch Pathway 158
Prevention of Preterm Birth 158
Diagnosis and Management of Preterm Labor 158
Uterine Tocolytic Therapy 159
Magnesium Sulfate 159
Nifedipine 159
Prostaglandin Synthetase Inhibitors 160
Oxytocin Receptor Antagonists 160
Efficacy of Tocolytic Therapy 160
Antibiotic Therapy 160
Contraindications to Tocolytic Therapy 160
Use of Glucocorticoids for Fetal Pulmonary Maturation 160
Labor and Delivery of the Preterm Infant 160
Premature Rupture of the Membranes 161
Definition and Incidence 161
Etiology and Risk Factors 161
Diagnosis 161
Management 161
General Considerations 161
Laboratory Tests 162
Conservative Expectant Management 162
Management of Chorioamnionitis 162
Tocolytic Therapy 162
Use of Corticosteroids 162
Outpatient Management 163
Labor and Delivery 163
Tests of Pulmonary Maturity 163
Lung Profile 163
Rapid Tests for Fetal Lung Maturity 163
Surfactant Therapy 163
Intrauterine Growth Restriction 164
Etiology 164
Maternal 164
Placental 165
Fetal 165
Clinical Manifestations 165
Diagnosis 165
Clinical Example of Fetal Growth Restriction 166
Management 166
Prepregnancy 166
Antepartum 166
Labor and Delivery 167
Prognosis 167
Postterm Pregnancy 167
Etiology 167
3 GYNECOLOGY 235
18 Benign Conditions and Congenital Anomalies of the Vulva and Vagina 236
Clinical Keys for This Chapter 236
Vulva 236
Benign Conditions of the Vulva 236
Epithelial Changes 236
White Lesions. 237
Red Lesions. 239
Pigmented Lesions. 240
Ulcerations and Fissures 240
Solid or Cystic Masses of the Vulva 241
Other Vulvar Masses 241
Congenital Anomalies of the Vulva 241
Iatrogenic Anatomical Changes 243
Vagina 243
Benign Conditions of the Vagina 243
Epithelial Changes 243
Ulceration and Fistulas 243
Cystic Masses 244
Trauma 245
Other Benign Abnormalities of the Vagina 245
Congenital Abnormalities of the Vagina 246
19 Benign Conditions and Congenital Anomalies of the Uterine Corpus and Cervix 248
Clinical Keys for This Chapter 248
Benign Neoplastic Conditions 248
Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyomas) 248
Pathogenesis of Fibroids 249
Characteristics of Fibroids 249
Symptoms of Fibroids 250
Signs of Fibroids 250
Differential Diagnosis for Fibroids 250
Management of Fibroids 251
Medical Management 251
Surgical Management Options 251
Endometrial Polyps 253
Normal Cervix 253
Cervical Polyps 254
Trauma of the Uterine Corpus and Cervix 254
Epithelial Conditions of the Uterus 254
Endometrial Hyperplasia 254
Diagnosis 254
Treatment 254
Asherman Syndrome 255
Functional Conditions of the Uterine Corpus and Cervix 255
Congenital Anomalies of the Uterine Corpus and Cervix 255
Diagnosis and Treatment of Congenital Anomalies 257
20 Benign Conditions and Congenital Anomalies of the Ovaries and Fallopian Tubes 258
Clinical Keys for This Chapter 258
Benign Conditions of the Ovaries 258
Functional Ovarian Cysts and Tumors 258
Clinical Features 259
Diagnosis 260
Management 260
Benign Neoplastic Ovarian Tumors 261
Epithelial Ovarian Neoplasms 261
Sex Cord–Stromal Ovarian Neoplasms 261
Germ-Cell Tumors 262
Mixed Ovarian Neoplasms 263
Diagnosis of Benign Ovarian Tumors 263
Management of Ovarian Neoplasms 263
Ovarian Remnant Syndrome 264
Congenital Anomalies of the Ovaries 264
Benign Conditions of the Fallopian Tubes 264
Congenital Anomalies of the Fallopian Tubes 265
21 Pelvic Pain 266
Clinical Keys for This Chapter 266
Acute Pelvic Pain 267
Cyclic Pelvic Pain: Dysmenorrhea 267
Primary Dysmenorrhea 268
Pathophysiology 268
Clinical Features 268
4 Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility 369
32 Puberty and Disorders of Pubertal Development 370
Clinical Keys for This Chapter 370
Endocrinologic Changes of Puberty 371
Fetal and Newborn Period 371
Childhood 371
Late Prepubertal Period 372
Pubertal Onset 372
Somatic Changes of Puberty 373
Stages of Pubertal Development 373
Adolescent Growth Spurt 375
Body Composition and Bone Age 376
Precocious Puberty 376
Heterosexual Precocity 376
Isosexual Precocious Puberty 376
True Isosexual Precocity 377
Pseudoisosexual Precocity 377
Treatment of True Isosexual Precocious Puberty 378
Delayed Puberty 378
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Puberty 379
33 Amenorrhea, Oligomenorrhea, and Hyperandrogenic Disorders 380
Clinical Keys for this Chapter 380
Primary Amenorrhea 380
Primary Amenorrhea with Sexual Infantilism 382
Hypogonadotropic Primary Amenorrhea and Sexual Infantilism 382
Hypergonadotropic Primary Amenorrhea and Sexual Infantilism 382
Primary Amenorrhea with Breast Development and Müllerian Anomalies 383
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome 383
Müllerian Dysgenesis or Agenesis 383
Amenorrhea or Oligomenorrhea with Breast Development and Normal Müllerian Structures 384
Uterine Defects 384
Amenorrhea or Oligomenorrhea Associated with Hypoestrogenism 384
Hypothalamic-Pituitary Dysfunction 385
Premature Ovarian Failure 385
Amenorrhea or Oligomenorrhea with Hyperprolactinemia And/or Galactorrhea 385
Prolactinomas 386
Other Central Nervous System Lesions Affecting Prolactin 386
Pharmacologic Agents Affecting the Secretion of Prolactin 386
Miscellaneous Causes of Hyperprolactinemia 386
Treatment of Galactorrhea and Hyperprolactinemia 386
Observation. 386
Medical Therapy. 387
Surgery. 387
Amenorrhea or Oligomenorrhea with Normal Estrogen Levels 387
Amenorrhea or Oligomenorrhea with Hyperandrogenism 388
Normal Androgen Metabolism 388
Hyperandrogenic Disorders 389
Adrenal Disorders 389
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia 389
Cushing Syndrome 389
Adrenal Neoplasms 390
Ovarian Disorders 390
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 390
Hyperandrogenic Insulin Resistance and Acanthosis Nigricans Syndrome 391
Ovarian Neoplasms 391
Idiopathic Hirsutism 391
Evaluation of Patients with Signs of Hyperandrogenism 391
History 391
Physical Examination 392
Laboratory Evaluation 392
Treatment of Hyperandrogenism 392
Insulin Resistance and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome 394
34 Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies 395
Clinical Keys for This Chapter 395
Infertility and the Physiology of Conception 395
Evaluation of the Infertile Couple 396
Etiologic Factors 397
Male Coital Factors 397
History 397
Physical Examination 398
Investigations 398
Treatment 398
Ovulatory Factors 399
History 399
Investigations 399
Treatment 400
Cervical Factors 400
5 Gynecologic Oncology 419
37 Principles of Cancer Therapy 420
Clinical Keys for This Chapter 420
Cellular Biology 420
Chemotherapy 421
Classification of Chemotherapeutic Agents 421
Principles of Chemotherapy 421
Chemotherapeutic Agents 422
Alkylating Agents 422
Antimetabolites 422
Antibiotics 422
Plant Alkaloids 422
Other Drugs 422
Radiation Therapy 422
Types of Radiation 422
Electromagnetic Radiation 422
Particulate Radiation 422
Unit of Radiation Measurement 422
Inverse Square Law 424
Biologic Considerations 424
Ionization of Molecules 424
Oxygen Effect 424
Pharmacologic Modification of the Effects of Radiation 424
Time-Dose Fractionation of Radiation 424
Modalities of Radiation Therapy 424
Teletherapy 425
External Beam Therapy. 425
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy. 425
Brachytherapy 425
Intracavitary Radiation. 425
Interstitial Radiation. 426
Complications Associated with Radiation 426
Acute Complications 426
Chronic Complications 426
Radiation Enteropathy 426
Vaginal Vault Necrosis 427
Urologic Injuries 427
Hormonal Therapy 427
Mechanism of Action of Hormonal Receptors 427
Clinical Applications 427
Targeted Therapies 427
Pain Management 428
End-of-Life Issues 428
38 Cervical Dysplasia and Cancer 429
Clinical Keys for This Chapter 429
Etiology and Epidemiology 429
Primary Prevention 430
Screening of Asymptomatic Women 430
Cervical Topography 430
Classification of an Abnormal Papanicolaou Smear 431
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia 431
Colposcopy 431
Evaluation of a Patient with an Abnormal Papanicolaou Smear 432
Biopsy and Endocervical Curettage 433
Treatment of Intraepithelial Neoplasia 434
Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone 434
LASER 434
Cryosurgery 434
Cervical Conization 434
Hysterectomy 434
Invasive Cancer 434
Symptoms 434
Physical Findings 434
Pathologic Features 435
Patterns of Spread 435
Preoperative Investigations 435
Treatment of Invasive Cancer 435
Stage IA (Microinvasive Carcinoma) 435
Stages IB1 and IB2 435
Radical Hysterectomy. 436
Radical Trachelectomy. 436
Radiation Therapy. 436
Stage IIA1 or IIA2 437
Stage IIB 437
Stages IIIA and IIIB 437
Stage IVA 437
Stage IVB 437
Recurrent or Metastatic Disease 437
Chemotherapy. 437
Pelvic Exenteration. 437
Cervical Carcinoma in Pregnancy 437
Symptoms 437
Diagnosis 438
Management 438
Prognosis for Cervical Cancer 439
39 Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Peritoneal Cancer 440
Clinical Keys for This Chapter 440
Epithelial Ovarian Cancer 440
Etiology and Epidemiology 440
Screening for Ovarian Cancer 441
Clinical Features of Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Peritoneal Cancer 441
Symptoms 441
Signs 441
Preoperative Evaluation 442
Differential Diagnosis 442
Mode of Spread 442
Staging 442
Classification of Ovarian Neoplasms 444
Pathologic Features 444
Management of Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Peritoneal Cancer 445
Early-Stage Disease 445
Advanced-Stage Disease 446
Prognosis 446
Germ Cell Tumors 446
Dysgerminomas 446
Treatment 446
Index 473
A 473
B 475
C 476
D 478
E 479
F 480
G 481
H 483
I 484
J 485
K 485
L 485
M 486
N 488
O 488
P 489
Q 492
R 492
S 493
T 494
U 495
V 496
W 497
X 497
Y 497
Z 497
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