Overview
Comprehensive overview of the field for urology and gynecology specialists worldwide
Practical and clinically oriented information covering all areas of urogynecology: urinary and fecal incontinence, rectal prolapse, pelvic floor and anorectal disorders, postoperative problems
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (47 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Anatomy, Physiology and Neurophysiology
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Investigation of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
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Inflammatory Conditions, Painful Bladder and Pelvic Syndromes, Common Bowel Problems
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About this book
"Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery" is a high level text covering recent advances in the field. It includes anatomy, normal and abnormal physiology, investigation techniques, inflammatory conditions and treatment options.
The international panel of contributors is at the leading edge of research in the field and the editors have brought together these contributors and topics which span the entire range of pelvic floor disorders in women. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based medicine and this book serves to encourage all physicians and health care providers for women with pelvic floor problems to work collaboratively and collegially. The resulting comprehensive overview will prove indispensable for urology and gynecology specialists worldwide.
Topics covered include: Anatomy, Physiology, Neurophysiology; Investigation of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction; Inflammatory Conditions, Painful Bladder and Pelvic Syndromes, Common Bowel Problems; Conservative Treatments for Pelvic Floor Disorders; Surgical Approaches to Urinary and Faecal Incontinence; Surgery for Disorders of Pelvic Support; Fistulae, Operative Trauma, Postoperative Problems.
Reviews
"Any urologist or gynecologist with an interest in female pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic prolapse, incontinence, voiding dysfunction, etc. will find this a handy book. Even those well versed in this area could gain from the thorough review of outcomes and the varied perspectives of the editors -- a well known gynecologist, a urologist, and a gastroenterologist. As the field of female pelvic medicine continues to grow, books such as this are timely. Combining the expertise of practitioners from different specialties leads to a well rounded book that should serve as a handy reference for the experienced surgeon while at the same time providing primary information for those just acquainting themselves with this field. This book serves as a useful contribution to the evolving field of female pelvic medicine." (Howard B. Goldman, Doody Enterprises, Inc. - COPYRIGHT 2006)
Editors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Editors: H. P. Drutz, S. Herschorn, N. E. Diamant
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-238-1
Publisher: Springer London
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eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2003
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-84628-237-9Published: 23 November 2005
eBook ISBN: 978-1-84628-238-6Published: 31 December 2007
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XX, 536
Number of Illustrations: 252 b/w illustrations
Topics: Gynecology, Urology, Surgery