World Clinics in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Anemia

Part of the World Clinics: Obstetrics & Gynecology series, this new volume presents clinicians and trainees with the latest developments in the diagnosis and management of anaemia.

Beginning with an introduction to the classification, pathology and diagnosis of the condition, the following chapters cover different types of anaemia including iron deficiency, folic acid and Vitamin B12 deficiency, haemolytic, aplastic, sickle cell, and more.  

The book concludes with discussion on special situations such as severe anaemia in labour and antepartum haemorrhage.

Presented as a collection of evidence-based reviews, each article is enhanced by photographs and figures, and concludes with a summary and comments by the editors highlighting their own clinical experience.

Other volumes in the series include: Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Recurrent Miscarriage, Contraception, Ovulation Induction, Perimenopausal Health, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Preeclampsia, and Preterm Labor.

Key points

• Latest volume in the World Clinics: Obstetrics & Gynecology series
• Covers diagnosis and management of different types of anaemia
• Each article concludes with a summary and comments by the editors
• Enhanced by photographs and figures throughout

Mala Arora FRCOG FICOG FICMCH
Chairperson, Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Director, Noble IVF Centre, Faridabad, Haryana; Consultant, Fortis La Femme, Greater Kailash, New Delhi, India

Sabaratnam Arulkumaran PhD DSc FRCS FRCOG
Professor Emeritus, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St George’s University of London, UK

Manju Puri MS
Director Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India