Pelvic Pain
Author | : Fred M. Howard |
Publisher | : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
Total Pages | : 1096 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780781717243 |
ISBN-13 | : 0781717248 |
Rating | : 4/5 (248 Downloads) |
Download or read book Pelvic Pain written by Fred M. Howard and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2000 with total page 1096 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This clinical guide offers much-needed assistance in pinpointing the c ause of acute, chronic, and recurring pelvic pain and recommends the m ost effective medical or surgical treatment for the pain and the under lying disorder. The chapters present detailed, methodical guidelines f or the workup of the patient with chronic pelvic pain and for the diag nosis and treatment of the many disorders that cause pelvic discomfort . The section on diagnosis and treatments follows an organ-based appro ach, providing the most efficient, cost-effective way to "rule out" va rious causes of pelvic pain. Appendices include pain maps, pain diarie s, pain scales, and depression scales.