Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Chapter 31 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Andrea B. Magen, Joseph C. Veniero INTRODUCTION Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly used by gynecologists and especially reproductive surgeons to assess the genital tract…
Surgical Techniques for Management of Anomalies of the Müllerian Ducts and External Genitalia
Chapter 51 Surgical Techniques for Management of Anomalies of the Müllerian Ducts and External Genitalia Marjan Attaran, Gita Gidwani, Jonathan Ross INTRODUCTION Malformations of the müllerian ducts and the external…
Pathology of Reproductive Endocrine Disorders
Chapter 8 Pathology of Reproductive Endocrine Disorders Charles V. Biscotti, Tommaso Falcone INTRODUCTION An appreciation of the relationship between form and function is important for understanding of female reproduction. An…
Statistics for the Clinical Scientist
Chapter 9 Statistics for the Clinical Scientist Harry J. Khamis INTRODUCTION Statistics is the science of (1) designing experiments or studies; (2) collecting, organizing, and summarizing data; (3) analyzing data;…
Tubal Disease
Chapter 47 Tubal Disease Raedah Al-Fadhli, Togas Tulandi INTRODUCTION Tubal disease is one of the most common causes of infertility and is almost always preventable. It is usually the result…
Ovarian Hormones: Structure, Biosynthesis, Function, Mechanism of Action, and Laboratory Diagnosis
Chapter 2 Ovarian Hormones: Structure, Biosynthesis, Function, Mechanism of Action, and Laboratory Diagnosis Manjula K. Gupta, SuYnn Chia INTRODUCTION The main function of the ovaries, maturation and release of oocytes,…
Pelvic Ultrasonography and Sonohysterography
Chapter 30 Pelvic Ultrasonography and Sonohysterography Steven R. Lindheim, Meike L. Uhler INTRODUCTION Ultrasonography is an invaluable diagnostic tool for the assessment of uterine and pelvic pathology.1 The use of…
Uterine Leiomyomas
Chapter 46 Uterine Leiomyomas Shahryar K. Kavoussi, Layne Kumetz, Gregory M. Christman INTRODUCTION Leiomyomas are benign monoclonal tumors of smooth muscle cell origin. The vast majority are found within the…
Hysterosalpingography
Chapter 29 Hysterosalpingography Jeffrey M. Goldberg INTRODUCTION Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a radiographic procedure used to image the uterine cavity and demonstrate tubal patency by injecting radiographic contrast media through the…
Endometriosis
Chapter 49 Endometriosis Robert Hemmings, Tommaso Falcone INTRODUCTION Endometriosis is a complex disease that is responsible for a significant number of hospital admissions and operative procedures. This disease typically manifests…
