Full Description
This new edition is a comprehensive guide to recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of renal disorders in children.
Beginning with an introduction to anatomy and physiology, the following chapters describe various diagnostic tools. The following sections cover numerous renal disorders and their management.
The sixth edition has been fully revised and updated with expanded chapters on fluids and electrolytes, cystic kidneys, tubular disorders, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, and renal transplantation. A new chapter on chronic peritoneal dialysis has also been included.
The book is highly illustrated with algorithms, tables and diagrams to enhance learning.
Key points
Comprehensive guide to recent advances in diagnosis and treatment of paediatric renal disorders
Fully revised, new edition with expanded chapters and new topics
Covers numerous renal disorders, diagnostic tools and processes, and treatment
Previous edition (9789350252437) published in 2011
Contents
Renal Anatomy and Physiology
Diagnostic Evaluation
Imaging of Urinary Tract
Radionuclide Studies
Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract
Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders
Acute and Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
Systemic Vasculitis and Lupus Nephritis
Cystic Kidney Disease
Asymptomatic Hematuria and Proteinuria
Nephrotic Syndrome
Acute Kidney Injury
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Urinary Tract Infections
Tubular Disorders
Vitamin D Refractory Rickets
Hypertension
Chronic Kidney Disease
Hemodialysis and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Chronic Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Transplantation
Obstructive Uropathy
Urolithiasis
Disorders of Micturition
Malignant Disorders
Diseases of the Newborn
Prevention of Renal Diseases
Appendices
Index
