Chronic Pelvic Pain Evaluation and Management [Hardcover]

A clinically oriented, multi-disciplinary approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of chronic pelvic pain in women -- one of the most common problems encountered in the practice setting. The editors present this challenging and often vexing subject in a user-friendly, highly illustrated text, with chapters on: physiology of pain; pain associated with endometriosis; pain associated with fibroids; surgical management; the role of office based surgery; the role of the psychiatrist in pain management; pelvic pain of urinary origin; pelvic pain of gastrointestinal origin. Designed to be part of everyday practice, this is a must for all clinicians in obstetrics-gynaecology, as well as for any physician involved in the health care of women.Chronic Pelvic Pain: Evaluation and Management presents a clinically oriented, multi-disciplinary approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of chronic pelvic pain in women -- one of the most common problems encountered in the practice setting. The editors present this challenging and often vexing subject in a practical, user-friendly, highly illustrated text, including chapters on: physiology of pain; pain associated with endometriosis; pain associated with fibroids; surgical management; the role of office based surgery; the role of the psychiatrist in pain management; pelvic pain of urinary origin; pelvic pain of gastrointestinal origin. Designed to be incorporated into the every day practice, this book is a must for all clinicians in obstetrics-gynecology as well as for any physician involved in the health care of women.1. Chronic Pelvic Pain: Overview of Evaluation and Treatment.- 2. Physiology of Pain.- 3. Pelvic Pain of Urinary Origin.- 4. Pelvic Pain of Gastrointestinal Origin.- 5. Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain.- 6. Atypical Endometriosis: Its Presentation and Management.- 7. Pain Associated with Pelvic Adhesive Disease.- 8. Adenomyosis, Leiomyomata, and Pelvic Pain.- 9. Chronic Pain SyndrolS$