Overview
Helps clarify pathogenesis and pathophysiology of endometriosis
Covers all essential information for clinicians, including prevention and practical treatment
Written by nearly 40 internationally renowned researchers
Access this book
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Other ways to access
Table of contents (29 chapters)
-
Introduction
-
Basic Science
Keywords
About this book
Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases, causing pelvic pain, infertility, and cancer. The condition reduces the quality of life for the estimated 10% of menstruating women who are affected by it. This book provides a clear insight into the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of endometriosis—essential information for clinicians intending to successfully treat the condition. The first part covers a range of topics including stem cells, NK cells, macrophages, inflammation, cytokines, epigenetics, prostaglandin, sex steroids, aromatase, apoptosis, nerve fibers, and malignant transformation to aid in understanding the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of the disease. The second part provides useful tools for therapy, specifically, notable recent techniques in prevention, imaging, biomarkers, medical treatments, surgical treatments, prevention of recurrence, and infertility treatments. Each chapter was written by an expert in the field, with nearly 40 researchers and clinicians contributing to the work. This book will be highly useful to clinicians as well as to research scientists who are interested in this enigmatic disease. Â
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Endometriosis
Book Subtitle: Pathogenesis and Treatment
Editors: Tasuku Harada
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-54421-0
Publisher: Springer Tokyo
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Japan 2014
Hardcover ISBN: 978-4-431-54420-3Published: 20 August 2014
Softcover ISBN: 978-4-431-56157-6Published: 17 September 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-4-431-54421-0Published: 06 August 2014
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: IX, 477
Number of Illustrations: 25 b/w illustrations, 44 illustrations in colour
Topics: Gynecology, Urology, Obstetrics/Perinatology/Midwifery