Overview
Main description
A Doody's Core Title!
Concise and authoritative, this title offers residents and clinicians a pathway from the assessment and management of urogynecology to treatment of non-surgical treatment of conditions seen in everyday practice. Useful illustrative case studies, tips, clinical forms, and patient education information are included.
Table of contents
SECTION ONE: Introduction 1. Introduction 2. Epidemiology of Pelvic Floor Disorders 3. Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Pelvic Floor Disorders SECTION TWO: Lower Urinary Tract Disorders 4. Overview of Urinary Symptoms 5. Urinary Frequency, Urgency and Urge Incontinence 6. Stress Urinary Incontinence 7. Mixed Stress and Urge Incontinence 8. Lower genitourinary tract pain 9. Urinary Retention 10. Urinary Tract Infection 11. Special Considerations in the Frail Elderly Patient SECTION THREE: Pelvic Organ Prolapse 12. Overview of Pelvic Organ Prolapse 12. Asymptomatic Prolapse 13. Prolapse 14. Prolapse with lower urinary tract symptoms 15. Prolapse with gastrointestinal symptoms 16. Prolapse with vaginal erosion 17. Special Considerations in the Frail Elderly Patient 18. Pessary Management SECTION FOUR: Gastrointestinal Disorders 19. Overview of Gastrointestinal Disorders 20. Anal Incontinence 21. Constipation 22 Incomplete Fecal Evacuation 23. Irritable Bowel Syndrome 24. Rectal Prolapse 25. Special Considerations in the Frail Elderly Patient SECTION FIVE: Special Considerations in the Postpartum Patient 26. Lower Urinary Tract Disorders 27. Gastrointestinal Disorders 28. Pelvic Organ Prolapse 29. Dyspareunia 30. Pelvic Pain SECTION SIX: Other Disorders 31. Urethral Diverticulum 32. Fistulas 33. Atrophic Vaginitis SECTION SIX: General Evaluation 34 History 35 Physical Exam 36 Diagnostic Testing
Author comments
Joseph Schaffer, MD, Director, Section of Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics &Gynecology, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
Anne Weber, MD, Section of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Magee Women’s Hospital, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Linda Brubaker, MD, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Marc Toglia, MD, Riddle OB/GYN Associates, Media, Pennsylvania
Back cover copy
A UNIQUE, DECISION-MAKING TOOL FOR DAILY PRACTICE
This evidence-based resource provides expert guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the most common conditions seen in daily office practice. After a brief introduction to the anatomy, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of female pelvic floor disorders, you’ll find practical, easy-to-access coverage of:
*Urinary tract disorders including incontinence, pain, infections, and more
*GI disorders including anal incontinence, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and rectal prolapse
*Pelvic organ prolapse including lower urinary tract symptoms, GI symptoms, vaginal erosion, and pessary management
A separate section is devoted to Considerations in the Postpartum Patient.
About the Practical Pathways Series:
Practical Pathways in Obstetrics & Gynecology is a unique, new series especially designed to tackle the challenging clinical topics encountered in daily practice. Each title in the series features a standardized, user-friendly approach that guides you systematically through evaluation, diagnosis, and management:
*A high-yield, algorithmic Pathway at the start of most chapters provides an “at a glance” summary of recommended management
*What’s the Evidence? questions summarize major clinical trials and their application to daily practice
*Guiding Questions review what strategic questions clinicians should ask themselves when first evaluating a patient
*Key Points are highlighted in the margins
*Case Studies demonstrate the clinical application of concepts, and further hone diagnostic skills
*References facilitate further research or study
Other titles in the series:
*Cedars: Infertility
*Craigo and Baker: Medical Complications in Pregnancy
*Liu and Gass: Management of the Perimenopause
*Newton: Infections in Women
