Arthur T. Evans MD - Manual of Obstetrics (Lippincott Manual)

Ninth Edition

Editors

Arthur T. Evans III, MD

Professor
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Cincinnati, Ohio

Emily DeFranco, DO, MS

Professor
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Cincinnati, Ohio

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Evans, Arthur T., editor. | DeFranco, Emily, editor.

Title: Manual of obstetrics / editors, Arthur T. Evans, Emily DeFranco.

Other titles: Manuel of obstetrics (Niswander)

Description: Ninth edition. | Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer, [2021] | Includes bibliographical references and index. | Summary: Manual of Obstetrics skillfully addresses the care, assessment, and complications, as well as other emerging issues handled daily by obstetric providers. Top-rated among obstetrics manuals, this practical, authoritative text is both an excellent desk reference and on-the-spot guide. Essential data and commentary are provided on all the major areas of obstetric care, obstetric complications, maternal complications, fetal assessment, fetal complications, fetal therapy, fetal intervention issues, endocrine disorders, and neonatal care Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2020000416 | ISBN 9781975145934

Subjects: MESH: Obstetrics | Contraception | Perinatal Care | Pregnancy Complications | Outline

Classification: LCC RG525 | NLM WQ 18.2 | DDC 618.2dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020000416

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The ninth edition of the Manual of Obstetrics is dedicated to our residents and fellows, past and present, with whom we have worked through long hours and challenging situations and to our families who have supported and tolerated the demands of our careers in obstetrics. We can never adequately thank all of you. Nor can we ever fully return the inspiration and encouragement that you have given us for so many years.

Arthur T. Evans III, MD

Emily DeFranco, DO, MS

Alfred Z. Abuhamad, MD

Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, Virginia

Kristin Atkins, MD

Assistant Professor
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Howard University College of Medicine
Washington, District of Columbia

John R. Barton , MD

Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Baptist Health Lexington
Lexington, Kentucky

Cynthia Bean , MD, MS

Chief of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Mississippi Center for Advanced Medicine
Madison, Mississippi

Jenna Beasley , MD

Associate Clinical Professor
Department of Dermatology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist
Department of Dermatology
Vital Dermatology
Pensacola, Florida

Whitney Bender , MD

Instructor
Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Eliza M. Berkley, MD

Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Family Maternity Center
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, Virginia

Kathleen M. Berkowitz , MD

Vice Chairman
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cleveland Clinic Foundation Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, Ohio

Michael R. Boldt , MD

Assistant Professor
Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Cincinnati, Ohio

Jennifer M. Brady , MD

Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Attending Neonatologist
The Perinatal Institute
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center