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- Allows quick reference as well as in-depth study of the subject
- Describes colposcopy in state of the art cervical cancer screening, triage and in low-resource settings
- Reviews key clinical and scientific publications
This comprehensive textbook and atlas provides detailed guidance on the performance and interpretation of colposcopy, with a particular focus on the diagnosis of precancerous cervical, vulvar, and vaginal lesions. The book not only describes the role of colposcopy in state of the art cervical cancer screening and triage but also covers the prevention, diagnosis, and management of cervical cancer in low-resource settings, where the vast majority of cases occur worldwide. The indications for colposcopy are clearly identified, and its use is described in a variety of specific circumstances, including during pregnancy, following surgical interventions and radiation treatment, and in the immunocompromised patient. The book will be of value for gynecologists and gynecologic oncologists, general practitioners, and family practice doctors; furthermore, physician assistants, nurses, and midwives will find it very useful for training and as a source of reference, regardless of whether they are working within an established screening program based on cytopathology and/or HPV testing or within a low-resource environment applying visual inspection as the primary screening strategy. Table of Contents- Introduction.-
- Normal Anatomy of the Cervix.-
- Abnormal Findings of the Cervix.-
- International Nomenclature of Colposcopy.-
- Indications for Colposcopy.-
- The Significance of Cytology, Biopsy, and HPV Testing.-
- Colposcopic Examination.-
- Operative Colposcopy.-
- Colposcopy of the Surgically Treated Cervix.-
- Colposcopy During Pregnancy.-
- Colposcopy of Radiation Induced Changes.-
- Colposcopy of the Vagina.-
- Colposcopy of the Vulva.-
- The Immunocompromised Patient.-
- HPV Vaccination.-
- Psychological Considerations of Screening and Triage.-
- Cervical Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis and Management Within a Low Resource Environment.-
- Clinical Scenarios for Colposcopy Training.
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