Chapter 11 – Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for the Fibroid Uterus
Abstract Hysterectomy is one of the most common major gynaecological procedures and has been reported in early Greek manuscripts as early as 50 BC and AD 120, though proof that…
GYNECOLOGY
Chapter 1 – Pathophysiology of Uterine Fibroids
Abstract Uterine fibroids are a major cause of morbidity in women [1]. Fibroids have variable clinical presentations, depending on size and location. These include pelvic pain (20–40% of patients), bleeding…
Chapter 2 – Evaluation of Uterine Fibroids Using Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Ultrasonography
Abstract Uterine fibroids are perhaps the commonest benign tumours a gynaecologist will encounter, with an estimated lifetime prevalence of approximately 30%; however, approximately three-quarters of cases are thought to be…
Chapter 5 – Fibroids and Fertility
Abstract Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas or myomas) are the most common benign uterine tumours in women, with an estimated incidence of 50–60% [1]. They are smooth muscle tumours…
Chapter 4 – The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Management of Fibroids
Abstract Ultrasound is the investigation of choice for the initial assessment of fibroids. However, the density, number, size or location of the fibroids can degrade the image quality due to…
Chapter 20 – Genomics and Gene Regulation
Abstract Blotting Chapter 20 Genomics and Gene Regulation Jane Ding 1 Laboratory Techniques 1.1 Blotting See Table 20.1. Table 20.1 Blotting Type Aim Process Southern To detect the presence and…
Chapter 19 – Structure of Chromosomes and Genes
Abstract The three parts of nucleotide are as follows: Chapter 19 Structure of Chromosomes and Genes Jane Ding 1 Structure of DNA/RNA The three parts of nucleotide are as follows:…
Chapter 18 – Cell Structure and Function
Abstract Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells Chapter 18 Cell Structure and Function Jane Ding 1 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells See Table 18.1. Table 18.1 Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells Prokaryotic Eukaryotic Definition…
Chapter 17 – Physiology of Wound Healing
Abstract Coagulation (begins immediately after injury): Platelets adhere to exposed matrix via integrins that bind to collagen and laminin. Blood coagulation produces thrombin, which promotes platelet aggregation and granule release….
Chapter 16 – Physiology of Pregnancy and Labour
Abstract The electrical impulse in the heart is generated by the sinoatrial (SA) node, which is in the right atrium at the entry of the superior vena cava. Chapter 16…
