Full Description
This book covers all forms of imaging in pediatric nephrology incorporating all radiologic modalities and imaging of pediatric kidney disorders. It covers from antenatal to post-natal imaging of kidney of a child, starting from normal to abnormal imaging and latest evidence based approach. Chapters cover all forms of abnormalities including cysts, neoplasms, infections, acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. The book includes chapter on basics of radiology in children, how to avoid radiation, and point of care ultrasound in pediatric intensive care among others.
The editors and authors are leading experts in pediatric nephrology and pediatric radiology from across the world. The editors mentor pediatric nephrology sessions at multiple avenues across the world and therefore the book incorporates all the latest protocols.
The book is relevant for radiologists, pediatric radiologists, pediatricians, pediatric nephrologists, adult nephrologists, fellows in nephrology and radiology. It also meets the curriculum requirements of fellowship training in nephrology and pediatric nephrology.
Contents
Fetal Genitourinary Tract.- Peculiarities in Renal Sonography in Infants.- Congenital Anatomical Variants.- Vesicoureteric reflux.- Bladder & Urethra.- Cystic Renal disease.- Renal stone disease and Nephrocalcinosis.- Antenatal and Postnatal hydronephrosis.- Vascular anomalies.- Renal failure and transplantation.- Neoplasms.- Point of care ultrasound in intensive care.
