This book has been in service to the medical fraternity for the last 35 years. It has evolved to provide updated information in a concise and easy-to-read format. All the chapters are thoroughly revised and updated. Every chapter of this comprehensive text is easy to navigate and read with its standardized headings, subheadings, tables, boxes, flowcharts and key points. This is an excellent textbook superbly written. It should be in each and every library and in the possession of all the medical students, midwives and practicing clinicians.