Publisher's Synopsis
Each of the 6 units of PROLOG addresses a major area in obstetrics and gynecology and consists of two parts-an assessment book and a critique book. Put your knowledge to the test and earn 25 CME credits for this volume!
On completion, users of this unit should be able to:
- Identify epidemiologic factors that contribute to the risks of various malignancies and determine appropriate screening tests
- Analyze the pathophysiology and evaluate the histopathology of various malignancies
- Associate symptoms with early onset of specific malignancies, determine appropriate diagnostic tests, and select diagnosis
- Identify physical and surgical findings related to specific stages of malignant disease
- Determine appropriate surgical and nonsurgical management for various types of cancer and identify common complication of therapy
- Determine approaches for preoperative assessment, select surgical techniques for gynecologic disorders, and identify common complications of surgery
- Apply knowledge of anatomy, wound management, and appropriate surgical techniques in the surgical therapy of gynecologic disease
- Determine the appropriate management of the critical care patient
