Chapter 6 – Structural Changes in the Newborn
Abstract The first four-week period after birth is referred to as the neonatal period. At the moment of birth, the baby suddenly has to make drastic physiological adjustments for changes…
Chapter 5 – Anatomy of the Endocrine Glands: Thyroid and Pituitary
Abstract Highly vascular endocrine gland, situated at the level of fifth cervical to first thoracic vertebrae. It usually weights 25 g, but is slightly heavier in Women and enlarges during menstruation…
Chapter 3 – Anatomy of the Pelvis in Obstetrics
Abstract The bony pelvis consists of four bones (two iliac (innominate) hip bones, sacrum and coccyx), and four joints in the articulated pelvis (i.e., two sacroiliac joints, pubic symphysis and…
Chapter 2 – The Breast
Abstract The mammary gland rests on a bed that extends from the lateral border of the sternum to the midaxillary line, and vertically from the second to sixth ribs. Two-thirds…
Chapter 4 – Anatomical Adaptation to Puberty, Pregnancy and Menopause
Abstract Puberty refers to the transition period from childhood to adulthood. Chapter 4 Anatomical Adaptation to Puberty, Pregnancy and Menopause Swati Tiwari 1 Puberty Puberty refers to the transition period…
Chapter 1 – Surgical Anatomy of the Female Pelvis and Abdominal Wall
Abstract The anterior abdominal wall is a multilayered structure. The layers are: Chapter 1 Surgical Anatomy of the Female Pelvis and Abdominal Wall Kahkashan Jeelani 1 Anterior Abdominal Wall The…
Chapter 3 – Ulipristal and Other Medical Interventions for Treatment of Uterine Fibroids
Abstract Uterine fibroids (UFs) are the most common non-malignant neoplasms affecting women of reproductive age. Some estimates suspect nearly 70–80% of all women will develop at least one fibroid during…
Chapter 9 – Laparoscopic Surgery for the Management of Endometriosis
Chapter 9 Laparoscopic Surgery for the Management of Endometriosis Vadim Morozov , Nisha Lakhi , and Ceana H. Nezhat 9.1 Introduction Endometriosis affects women worldwide. One study demonstrated the prevalence…
Chapter 8 – Surgical Management of Uterine Myomas
Chapter 8 Surgical Management of Uterine Myomas John C. Petrozza In women of reproductive age, fibroids are known to cause menorrhagia [1], infertility [2], adverse obstetrical outcomes, dyspareunia [3], and,…
Chapter 15 – Surgical Management of Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction for Male Infertility
Chapter 15 Surgical Management of Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction for Male Infertility Peter T. K. Chan 15.1 Introduction Obstruction of the ejaculatory ducts can negatively impair semen quantity and quality to…
