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Clinical Methods in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Manju Puri
SECTION 1: OBSTETRICS
CHAPTER 1:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman Attending Antenatal Clinic
INTRODUCTION
AIMS OF ANTENATAL CARE
VARIOUS TERMS USED INOBSTETRIC PRACTICE
HISTORY TAKING
Vital Statistics
Name and Address
Age
Occupation
Period of Gestation
Gravidity and Parity
Complaints
History of Present Pregnancy
First Trimester
Second Trimester
Third Trimester
Menstrual History
Obstetric History
Clinical Significance of Takinga Detailed Obstetric History
Past Medical History
Past Surgical History
Family History
Personal History
Socioeconomic History
Dietary History
CLINICAL EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Built
Nutrition
Height
Weight
Pallor
Jaundice
Oral Cavity
Hair
Neck
Lymph Nodes
Pedal Edema
Varicosities
Temperature
Pulse
Blood Pressure
Breast Examination
Respiratory System
Cardiovascular System
Abdominal Examination
Inspection
Palpation
Fundal Height
Abdominal Girth
Obstetric Grips
Leopold's Maneuvers
Auscultation
Vaginal Examination
First Trimester
Third Trimester
INVESTIGATIONS
Special Investigations
Screening for Thyroid Disorders
Screening for Thalassemia
Screening for TORCH Infections
Screening for Down Syndrome
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 2:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman Presenting with Bleeding Per Vaginam
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Presenting Complaint
Bleeding Per Vaginam in Early Pregnancy
Bleeding Per Vaginam in Late Pregnancy
Menstrual History
Obstetric History
Past Medical/Surgical History
Personal History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Systemic Examination
Per Abdomen Examination
Vaginal Examination
Per Speculum Examination
Per Vaginal Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 3:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman Presenting withAbdominal Pain
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Present Illness
Menstrual History
Obstetric History
Past History
Personal History
Dietary History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Per Abdomen Examination
Pelvic and Rectovaginal Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
Hematological
Urine Examination
Radiological
X-rays
Ultrasonography and Color Doppler
Computed Tomography/MagneticResonance Imaging
Endoscopy
Others
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 4:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman Presenting with Discharge Per Vaginam
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
Onset of Complaint or Discharge
Character of Discharge
Associated Complaints
Obstetrical History
Past History
EXAMINATION
Genital Examination
Per Speculum Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
pH of Discharge
Nitrazine Test
Fern Test
Other Tests
Indigo Carmine Test
AmniSure Test5
Determination of pH of the Discharge
Wet Smear Preparation
Whiff Test/KOH Slide
Gram Stain of Vaginal Discharge
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 5:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman Presentingwith Vomiting
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Present Illness
Obstetrical History
Socioeconomic History
Personal History
Dietary History
Family History
EXAMINATION
General
Per Abdomen
Bimanual Pelvic Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 6:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman Presenting with Diarrhea
INTRODUCTION
CAUSES OF DIARRHEA
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Systemic Examination
Per Abdomen Examination
Local Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
Microscopic Examination of Stool
Endoscopy
Ultrasound Examination
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 7:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman Presenting with Fever
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS (TABLE 7.1)
HISTORY
Menstrual History
Obstetric History
Personal History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Systemic Examination
Obstetric Examination
Examination of Genitalia
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 8:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman Presenting with Headache
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Present Illness
Obstetric History
Past History
Family History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
Computed Tomography or Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Lumbar Puncture and CSF Analysis
Tonometry
X-ray of Paranasal Sinuses
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 9:
Approach to a Pregnant or Puerperal Woman Presenting with Convulsions
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Present Illness
Obstetric History
Menstrual History
Past History
Family History
Personal History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Systemic Examination
Respiratory System
Cardiovascular System
Central Nervous System
Abdominal Examination
Pelvic Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 10:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman Presenting with Heart Disease
INTRODUCTION
DIAGNOSIS
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Present Illness
Past History
History of Hospitalization
History of Surgery
History of Drug Intake
History of Medical Disorders
History of Rheumatic Fever
Personal History
Obstetric History
Family History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Cardiovascular Examination
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Obstetric Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
Complete Hemogram
Coagulogram
Serum Electrolytes
Serum Markers for Ischemic Heart Disease
Urine Examination
Electrocardiography
Holter Monitoring
Echocardiography
Chest X-ray
Magnetic Resonance Imaging andComputed Tomography
Fetal Surveillance
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 11:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman Presenting with Pruritus
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Present Illness
Past History
Obstetrical History
Medical History
Family History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Rash
Obstetrical Examination
Per Speculum and Per Vaginal Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
Basic Investigations
Specific Investigations
Immunofluorescence Tests
Serum Bile Acid Levels
Liver Function Tests
Serum IgE Levels
Histopathology of the Biopsyfrom the Skin Lesion
Ultrasonography
Computed Tomography Scan/Magnetic Resonance Imaging
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 12:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman Presenting with Breathlessness
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
Onset of Breathlessness
Progression of Symptom
Timing of Breathlessness (in Relation to Gestation)
Associated Symptoms
Cough
Wheezing
Nature of Sputum
Chest Pain
Fever
Orthopnea
Other History
Past History
Obstetric History
Drug History
Personal History
Family History
Occupational History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Examination of the Respiratory System
Inspection
Percussion
Auscultation
Examination of the Cardiovascular System
INVESTIGATIONS
Complete Blood Count
Kidney Function Tests
Thyroid Function Tests
Urine Examination
Oxygen Saturation Measurement
Chest X-ray
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
Sputum for AFB and Culture
Two-dimensional Echocardiography
D-dimer
Invasive Tests
Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography
Pulmonary Angiogram
Pulmonary Function Testing
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 13:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman Presenting with Pallor
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
Obstetrical History
Menstrual History
Contraceptive History
Dietary History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Systemic Examination
Examination of Genitalia
Inspection
Per Speculum Examination
Per Vaginam Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
Complete Blood Count withPeripheral Smear
Reticulocyte Count
Investigations for the Cause of Anemia
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 14:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman Presenting with Jaundice
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Present Illess
Past Medical and Surgical History
Occupational History
Family History
Obstetric History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Systemic Examination
Per Abdomen Examination
Neurological Examination
Obstetric Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
Routine Investigations
Complete Blood Count with Peripheral Smear
Liver Function Tests
Serum Bilirubin
Serum Transaminases
Alkaline Phosphatase
Serum Albumin
Serum Bile Acids
Coagulation Profile
Specific Tests
Viral Serology
Imaging
Liver Biopsy
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 15:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman Presenting with Swelling Feet
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Presenting Illness
Obstetric History
Past History
Personal History
Dietary History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Systemic Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
Complete Blood Count with Peripheral Smear
Liver Function Tests
Serum Protein and Serum Albumin
Kidney Function Tests
Urine Albumin and 24-hour Urinary Proteins
Chest X-ray
Electrocardiogram or Electrocardiography
Doppler Ultrasound
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
Ultrasound of Abdomen
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 16:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman Presenting with Hypertension
INTRODUCTION
HISTORY
Obstetric History
Past History
Family History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Pulse Rate
Blood Pressure
Neurological System
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Per Abdomen
Local Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
Complete Blood Count
Hemoglobin
Platelets
Peripheral Smear
Coagulation Profile
Liver Function Tests
Renal Function Tests
Serum Potassium
Urinalysis
Fundus Examination
Obstetrical Ultrasound
Tests for Ascertaining the Causes of Secondary Chronic Hypertension
Thyroid Function Tests
Lupus Anticoagulant andAnticardiolipin Antibody
Antinuclear Antibody
Ultrasound of Maternal Kidneys
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Tests for Ascertaining the Chronicity of Hypertension
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 17:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman with Fundal Height Not Corresponding to Period of Gestation
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Present Illness
Menstrual History
Obstetrical History
Family History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Systemic Examination
Abdominal Examination
Pelvic Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 18:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman ‘Not Sure of Dates’
INTRODUCTION
HISTORY
Review of Records
EXAMINATION
Abdominal Examination
Per Vaginam Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
Urine Pregnancy Test
Ultrasonography
First Trimester Scan
Second Trimester Scan
Third Trimester Scan
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 19:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman Presenting with Bad Obstetric History
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
Antenatal Period
Intrapartum Period
EXAMINATION
Systemic Examination
Pelvic Examination
Per Vaginam Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 20:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman with a Congenitally Malformed Fetus
INTRODUCTION
HISTORY
EXAMINATION
INVESTIGATIONS
TORCH Serology
Ultrasound Examination
Parental Genetic Testing
Invasive Testing
Fetal Karyotyping
Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
Biochemical Analysis of Amniotic Fluid
Polymerase Chain Reaction for Infectious Agents in Amniotic Fluid
Fetal Autopsy
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 21:
Approach to a Primigravida with Free Head at Term
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Systemic Examination
Abdominal Examination
Pelvic Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
Ultrasonography
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 22:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman with Trauma
INTRODUCTION
PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGESDURING PREGNANCY AFFECTINGTRAUMA MANAGEMENT
Maternal Changes
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Gastrointestinal System
Renal System
Central Nervous System
FETAL PHYSIOLOGY
GENERAL APPROACH TO APREGNANT TRAUMA PATIENT
Prehospital Care
Emergency Department Care
Primary Survey
Secondary Survey
HISTORY
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Systemic Examination
Per Abdomen Examination
Evaluation of Perineum and Genital Tract
Per Speculum Examination
Per Vaginam Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
X-rays
Ultrasonography and FAST
Computed Tomography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Continuous Electronic Fetal Monitoring
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 23:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman Brought in an Unconscious State
INTRODUCTION1,2
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS6–9
MANAGEMENT1, 2, 10–12
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 24:
Approach to a Pregnant Woman with Previous Cesarean Section
INTRODUCTION
HISTORY
Patient Profile
History of Present Pregnancy
Obstetric History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Height, Weight and Body Mass Index
Vitals
Assessment of Pallor
Systemic Examination
Per Abdomen Examination
Pelvic Examination
Per Speculum Examination
Per Vaginam Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 25:
Approach to aPostnatal Woman
INTRODUCTION
HISTORY TAKING
History Regarding Delivery
Specific Complaints
Pain
Bleeding or Discharge Per Vaginam
Fever
Bowel and Bladder Function
Breast Feeding
Ambulation
Drug History
Contraceptive History
EXAMINATION OF A POSTNATAL WOMAN
General Physical Examination
Pulse Rate
Blood Pressure
Temperature
Respiratory Rate
Urine Output
Breast Examination
Systemic Examination
Cardiovascular System
espiratory System
Central Nervous System
Per Abdomen Examination
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Local Pelvic Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
EXAMINATION OF BABY
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 26:
Approach to a Woman with Specific Problems in Puerperium
INTRODUCTION
PUERPERAL PYREXIA
Differential Diagnosis
History
Onset
Duration
Pattern
Presence of Risk Factors
Associated Complaints
Examination
General Physical Examination
Examination of Legs
Examination of Breasts
Systemic Examination
Per Abdomen Examination
Local Genital Examination
Per Speculum and Per Vaginam Examination
Investigations
Blood Investigations
Urine Examination
Swabs for Culture Sensitivity
Imaging Studies
BREAST PROBLEMS
History
Presenting Complaint
Associated Symptoms
Breastfeeding Practice
Drug History
Baby Details
Examination
General Physical Examination
Local Examination
Nipples
Investigations
FOUL-SMELLING DISCHARGE PER VAGINAM
Differential Diagnosis
History
Examination
General Physical Examination
Abdominal Examination
Speculum Examination
Per Vaginam Examination
Investigations
SWELLING OF LEG
History
Examination
Investigations
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 27:
Approach to a Woman Presenting with Lower Abdominal Pain in Puerperium
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Present Illness
Past Medical and Surgical History
Family History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Chest and Cardiovascular Examination
Breast Examination
Per Abdomen Examination
Pelvic Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 28:
Approach to a Woman Presenting with UrinaryComplaints in Puerperium
INTRODUCTION
POSTPARTUM URINARY RETENTION
POSTPARTUM URINARY INCONTINENCE
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Present Illness
Obstetrical History
EXAMINATION
Per Abdomen Examination
Local Examination of Perineum
Per Speculum Examination
Per Vaginam Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 29:
Approach to a Woman Presenting with Postpartum Bowel Complaints
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Presenting Complaint
Postpartum Anal Incontinence
Postpartum Diarrhea
Postpartum Constipation
EXAMINATION
INVESTIGATIONS
Anal Incontinence
Diarrhea
Constipation
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 30:
Approach to a Woman with Abnormal Behavior in Puerperium
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
EVALUATION OF THE PATIENT
History
EXAMINATION
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
SECTION 2: GYNECOLOGY
CHAPTER 31:
History Taking and Clinical Examination of a Woman Presenting with Gynecological Complaints
INTRODUCTION
HISTORY TAKING
History of Present Illness
Past History
Family History
Menstrual History
Marital and Sexual History
Obstetric History
Socioeconomic and Personal History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Body Mass Index
Pallor
Edema
Breast Examination
Vital Parameters
Systemic Examination
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Gynecological Examination
Abdominal Examination
Pelvic Examination
Per Speculum Examination
Per Vaginam Examination
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 32:
Approach to a Woman Presenting with Vaginal Discharge
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
Contraceptive History
Personal History
Sexual History
Menstrual History
Past History
Family History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Per Abdomen Examination
Examination of Genitalia
Per Speculum Examination
Per Vaginam Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
Wet Smear
Wet Smear with Saline
Wet Smear with Potassium Hydroxide
Whiff Test
Testing of Vaginal pH
Gram Staining of Discharge
Culture of Discharge
Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests
Pap Smear
Screening for Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Screening for Diabetes Mellitus
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 33:
Approach to a WomanPresenting with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
Duration of Illness
Severity of Bleeding
Onset of Illness
Course of Illness
Associated Dysmenorrhea
Contraceptive History
Medical History
Family History
Obstetric History
Past History
Drug History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Per Abdomen Examination
Per Speculum Examination
Per Vaginam Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 34:
Approach to a Woman Presenting with Postmenopausal Bleeding
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS (TABLE 34.1)
HISTORY
History of Presenting Complaint
Menstrual History
Obstetric History
Past History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Breast Examination
Systemic Examination
Pelvic Examination
Per Speculum Examination
Per Vaginam Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 35:
Approach to aWoman Presentingwith Infertility
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
Female Partner
Contraceptive History
Sexual History
Menstrual History
Obstetric History
Gynecological History
Past History
Personal History
Previous Treatment History
Family History
Male Partner
Past History
Sexual History
EXAMINATION
Examination of Female Partner
General Physical Examination
Systemic Examination
Per Abdomen Examination
Examination of Genitalia
Examination of Male Partner
General Physical Examination
Examination of Genitalia
INVESTIGATIONS
Male Partner
Basic Investigations
Semen Analysis
Other Investigations
Female Partner
Documentation of Ovulation
Evaluation of Tubal Patency
Genetic Assessment
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 36:
Approach to a Woman Presenting with Postcoital Bleeding
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
Menstrual History
Obstetric History
Past History
EXAMINATION
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 37:
Approach to a Woman Presenting with Dysmenorrhea
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
Menstrual History
Obstetric History
Family History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Abdominal Examination
Pelvic Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 38:
Approach to a Woman Presenting with Dyspareunia
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Present Illness
Sexual History
Past History
Obstetrical History
Menstrual History
Personal History
Family History
EXAMINATION
Per Abdomen Examination
Examination of Genitalia
Inspection of Vulva
Palpation
Per Speculum Examination
Bimanual Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 39:
Approach to a Woman Presenting with Lower Abdominal Pain
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Past Illness
Menstrual History
Contraceptive History
Sexual History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Systemic Examination
Per Abdomen Examination
Pelvic Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
Complete Blood Count
Pregnancy Test
Ultrasound of Abdomen and Pelvis
Computed Tomography of Abdomen
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Gonorrhea/Chlamydia Cultures
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 40:
Approach to a Woman Presenting with Abdominal Lump
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
Menstrual History
Obstetrical History
Past History
Family History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Breast Examination
Per Abdomen Examination
Uterine Lumps
Ovarian Lumps
Pelvic Examination
Per Speculum Examination
Per Vaginam Examination
Per Rectal Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
Ultrasound
Specific Tumor Markers
Computed Tomography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Positron Emission Tomography
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 41:
Approach to a Woman Presenting with Pelvic Organ Prolapse
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Presenting Complaints
Obstetrical History
Sexual History
Menstrual History
Past History
Personal History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Breast Examination
Per Abdomen Examination
Local Examination
Examination of External Genitalia
Examination of Perineum
Neurological Examination of Sacral Reflexes
Demonstration of Stress Urinary Incontinence
Test for Urethral Hypermobility (Q-Tip Test)
Examination of Prolapse
Per Speculum Examination
Per Vaginam Examination
Bimanual Pelvic Examination
Assessment of Levator Tone
Per Rectal Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 42:
Approach to a Woman Presenting with Urinary Incontinence
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Presenting Complaint
Menstrual History
Obstetric History
Medical History
Personal History
Bladder Diary
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Breast Examination
Cardiovascular System and Respiratory System
Per Abdomen
Local Examination
Demonstration of Stress Urinary Incontinence
Assessment of Postvoid Residual Urine
Test for Urethral Hypermobility (Q-Tip Test)
Examination of External Genitalia
Per Speculum Examination
Per Vaginal Examination
In Cases where there is no Fistula
In Case of Urogenital Fistula
Per Rectal Examination
Assessment of Pelvic Floor Muscles
Neurological Examination of Sacral Reflexes
Bulbocavernosus Reflex
Anal Wink Reflex
Examination for Perineal Sensation
Mental Status Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
Urine Analysis
Ultrasonography
Urodynamic Studies
Cystometry
Uroflowmetry
Cystourethroscopy
Pyridium Test
Special Tests for Patients withUrogenital Fistula
Dye Test
Three Swab Test or Tampon Test of Moir
Double Dye Test
Cystoscopy
Combined Vaginoscopy-cystoscopy
Color Doppler Ultrasound
Radiological Studies
Intravenous Pyelogram
Computed Tomography
Biopsy
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 43:
Approach to a Woman Presenting with Anal Incontinence
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Present Illness
Duration
Awareness Regarding Incontinence
Frequency
Progression of Symptoms
Consistency
Preceding Event
Soiling
Past History
Obstetric History
Drug History
Sexual History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Breast Examination
Systemic Examination
Local Examination
Per Speculum Examination
Per Vaginal Examination
Per Rectal Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Anal Imaging
Anal Manometry
Pudendal Nerve Terminal Motor Latency
Defecography
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 44:
Approach to a Woman Presenting withVulval Lesion
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
Sexual History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Local Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 45:
Approach to a Woman Presenting withPruritus Vulvae
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
Medical History
Menstrual History
Family History
EXAMINATION
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 46:
Approach to a Woman Presenting with Amenorrhea
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Present Illness
Past Medical and Surgical History
Menstrual History
Sexual History
Obstetric History
Dietary History
Family History
Drug History
History of Head Injury
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Secondary Sex Characters andBreast Examination
Abdominal Examination
Examination of External Genitalia
Pelvic Examination
Per Rectal Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
Urinary Pregnancy Test
Basic Blood Investigations
Skeletal Skiagrams and Bone Mineral Density
Progesterone Challenge Test
Estrogen-progesterone Challenge Test
Hormonal Studies
Imaging Studies
Karyotyping
Hysteroscopy or Hysterosalpingography
Biopsy of Endometrium and Ovaries
Leptin
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 47:
Approach to a Woman Presenting with Hirsutism
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
Menstrual History
Obstetric History
Family History
EXAMINATION
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 48:
Approach to a Girl Presenting with Precocious Puberty
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
Past History
Family History
Dietary History
Socioeconomic History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Systemic Examination
Examination of External Genitalia
INVESTIGATIONS
Hormone Profile
Ultrasound
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Fundus Examination
Bone Age
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 49:
Approach to a Girl Presenting with Delayed Puberty
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
EXAMINATION
INVESTIGATIONS
Laboratory Tests
Serum LH and FSH, Estradiol
Serum Prolactin
Thyroid Function Tests
Serum Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate
Karyotype
Imaging Studies
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 50:
Approach to a Woman Presenting with Breast Lump
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
History of Present Illness
Past History
Personal History
Menstrual and Obstetrical History
Family History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Systemic Examination
Per Abdomen Examination
Per Vaginal Examination
Per Rectal Examination
Breast Examination
Inspection
Palpation
Fixity
INVESTIGATIONS
Ultrasonography
Mammography
Tissue Diagnosis
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 51:
Approach to a Woman Presenting with Nipple Discharge
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
HISTORY
Medical History
Menstrual History
Obstetrical History
Family History
EXAMINATION
INVESTIGATIONS
Hormonal Assessment
Mammography
Breast Ultrasonography
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Nipple Discharge Cytology
Galactography
Fiberoptic Ductoscopy
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 52:
Approach to a Victim of Sexual Assault
INTRODUCTION
ASSESSMENT OF A RAPE VICTIM
CONSENT
HISTORY
History of the Assault
Gynecological History
General Medical History
EXAMINATION
General Physical Examination
Abdominal Examination
Genital Examination
Anal Examination
INVESTIGATIONS
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 53:
Minor Procedures in Gynecology
INTRODUCTION
ENDOMETRIAL BIOPSY
Indications and Contraindications
Preprocedure Considerations
Timing of Procedure
Pretreatment with Analgesics
Procedure
Complications
HYSTEROSALPINGOGRAPHY
Indications and Contraindications
Timing of Procedure
Preprocedure Considerations
Treatment with Antibiotics
Pretreatment with Analgesics
Procedure
Interpretation of the HSG
Complications
Postprocedure Advice and Follow-up
HYSTEROSCOPY
Indications
Contraindications
Equipment and Instrumentation
Telescope
Light Source
Diagnostic and Operative Sheaths
Accessory Instruments
Distension Medium
Low-viscosity distension media
Preparation
Procedure
Method
Complications
CULDOCENTESIS
Indications and Contraindications
Procedure
Interpretation of Results
Complications
VAGINAL WET MOUNT
Indication
Prerequisites
Procedure
Complications
FERN TEST
Principle
Indication
Timing of Test
Procedure
Interpretation
Limitation of the Test
POSTCOITAL TEST
Principle
Timing of the Test
Procedure
Interpretation of the Test
Positive Test
Abnormal/Negative Test
Limitations of Test
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 54:
Minor Procedures for Screening and Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer
INTRODUCTION
PROCEDURES FOR SCREENING OF CERVICAL CANCER
Cytology
Conventional Papanicolaou (Pap) Smear
Liquid-based Cytology
Human Papillomavirus Deoxyribonucleic Acid Test
Visual Inspection
Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid
Visual Inspection with Lugol's Iodine
PROCEDURES FOR DIAGNOSIS OF CERVICAL CANCER
Colposcopy
Colposcope
Principle
Indications
Procedure
Follow-up Advice
Interpretation
Vasculature
Documentation of Colposcopic Findings17
Complications
CERVICAL BIOPSY
Equipment, Instruments and Materials Required
Procedure
Postprocedure Advice
ENDOCERVICAL CURETTAGE
Indications for Endocervical Curettage
CONE BIOPSY/CERVICAL CONIZATION
Cold-knife Conization
Procedure
Complications
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
Procedure
Laser Conization
Procedure
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 55:
Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
ABDOMINAL RETRACTORS
Doyen Retractor
Indications
Disadvantage
Morris Retractor
Deaver Retractor
Indications
Journey Retractor
Right-angled Retractor
ALLIS FORCEPS
Indications
ANEURYSM NEEDLE
ANTERIOR VAGINAL WALL RETRACTOR
Indications
ARTERY FORCEPS
AYRE'S SPATULA
Indications
Technique of Use
BLADDER CATHETERS
Foley Catheter
Indications
Female Metal Catheter
Indications
Plain Disposable Catheter
Indications
Landon Vaginal Retractor
Indications
Bladder Sound
Indications
Bonney's Myomectomy Clamp
Technique of Using the Instrument
CERVICAL DILATORS
Hegar Dilators
Technique of Use
Indications
Complications
Other Dilators
Hank Dilator
Pratt Dilator
Hawkin Ambler Dilator
CURETTES
Uterine Curette
Technique of Use
Indications
Complications
Other Available Curettes
Randall Endometrial Biopsy Curette
Novak Endometrial Biopsy Curette
Pipelle Endometrial Sampler
EPISIOTOMY SCISSORS
Complications
GREEN ARMYTAGE FORCEPS
Advantages
Indications
KARMAN CANNULA
Indications
LANE'S TISSUE FORCEPS
Indications
LEECH WILKINSON CANNULA
Indications
Technique of Use
MYOMA SCREW
Indications
Technique of Use
NEEDLE HOLDER
OVUM FORCEPS
Technique of Use
Indications
Complications
PEDICLE CLAMPS
Maingot Clamp
Kocher's Clamp
Indications
Heaney Clamp
Indications
Technique of Application of Clamp
Shirodkar Cervical Clamp
Indications
Disadvantage
Shirodkar Hook
Shirodkar Needle
Sponge-holding Forceps
Indications
TENACULUM
UTERINE SOUND
Indications
Technique of Use
Contraindications
Complications
Perforation
VAGINAL SPECULUMS
Sims Speculum
Indications
Technique of Use
Disadvantages
Advantages
Cusco's Speculum
Advantages
Disadvantages
Vulsellum
Indications
Wertheim's Vaginal Clamp
Technique of Application of Clamp
CHAPTER 56:
Forceps and Ventouse
INTRODUCTION
INDICATIONS
CONTRAINDICATIONS
VENTOUSE VS FORCEPS EXTRACTION
FORCEPS DELIVERY
Classification of Forceps Delivery
About the Instrument
Technique of Forceps Delivery
Complications
VENTOUSE DELIVERY
About the Instrument
Indications
Technique
Complications
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 57:
Contraception
INTRODUCTION
PRESCRIBING A CONTRACEPTIVE: WHAT TO BEAR IN MIND?
Barrier Methods
Condoms
Spermicides
Contraceptive Sponge
Vaginal Diaphragm
Vault Cap
Cervical Cap
Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices
Mechanism of Action
Types of Intrauterine Devices
Procedure
Risks and contraindications
Follow-up and Management of Problems
Hormonal Contraception
Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills
Combined Injectable Contraceptives
Combined Contraceptive Ring
Combined Contraceptive Patch
Progestogen-only Hormonal Contraceptives
Emergency Contraception
Available Methods
Mechanism of Action
Side Effects
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 58:
Medical Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilization
INTRODUCTION
MEDICAL TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY
Prerequisites for MTP
History and Examination
Preprocedure Counseling
Investigations
Consent
Methods of MTP
FIRST TRIMESTER MTP
Medical Method
Procedure
Side Effects and Complications of Medical Methods
Follow-up and PostabortionContraception Counseling
Surgical Methods
Preprocedure Assessment and Preparation
Manual Vacuum Aspiration
Electrical Vacuum Aspiration
Dilatation and Evacuation
Postprocedure Care and Follow-up
Complications of Surgical Methods
Uterine Perforation
SECOND TRIMESTER MTP
Medical Methods
Surgical Methods
STERILIZATION
FEMALE STERILIZATION
Counseling
Preprocedure Assessment
Timing of the Procedure
Minilaparotomy
Pomeroy Technique
Irving Technique
Uchida Technique
Fimbriectomy (Kroener's Technique)
Madlener Technique
Parkland Technique
Laparoscopic Sterilization
Instruments
Methods of Tubal Occlusion inLaparoscopic Sterilization
Contraindications
Complication
Failure Rates
Vaginal Tubal Ligation
Hysteroscopic Sterilization (Essure)
MALE STERILIZATION
Counseling
Preprocedure Assessment
Contraindications
Timing of Surgical Procedure
Surgical Technique
Postoperative Care
Complications of Male Sterilization
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 59:
Doctor-Patient Interaction
COMMUNICATION
Non-verbal Communication
Verbal Communication
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