Pediatric Nephrology (Hardcover)

This concise text provides an essential information on common nephrourological disorders, which is both practical and comprehensive. There is ample factual information for the clinician on basic anatomy, physiology, embryology and etiopathogenesis.

Incorporates latest guidelines on management of children with chronic kidney disease. Updates recent information on evaluation and management of acute kidney injury, hemolyticuremic syndrome, renal vaculitis and disorders of micturition.

Highlights new understanding of the genetic basis of nephrotic syndrome, hereditary nephropathies and tubular disorders. Include a new section on prevention of kidney diseases.

The chapters on electrolyte and acid base disorders, nephritic sysndrome, acute kidney injury, urinary tract infection, tubulopathies, chronic kidney disease, renal replacement therapy, voiding disorders and neonatal renal problems have been expanded and provide most recent information, particularly concerning management of related diseases.

Beneficial to general practitioners, pediatricians, nephrologists, urologists, intensivists, trainees, clinical nurse specialists and any clinician who manage children with nephrological disorders.

About the Author
* Renal Anatomy and Physiology
* Diagnostic Evaluation
* Imaging of the Urinary Tract
* Radionuclide Imaging
* Congenital Abnormolities
* Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders
* Acute and Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
* Renal Vasculitis and Systematic Lupus Erythematosus
* Hereditary Nephropathies
* Aysmptomatic Hematuria and Proteinuria
* Nephrotic Syndrome
* Acute Kidney Injury
* Hemolytic Urenic Syndrome
* Urinary Tract Infections
* Tubular Disorders
* Refractory Rickets
* Hypertension
* Chronic Kidney Disease
* Renal Replacement Therapy
* Renal Transplantation
* Obstructive Nephropathy
* Urolithiasis
* Disorders of Micturition
* Malignant Disorders
* Diseases of the Newborn
* Prevention of Renal Diseases
* Appendices
* Index