"Like others in the "Requisites in Pediatrics" series, this volume offers a fast-access format for information on how to deal with assessment, treatment, and stabilization of renal and urologic disorders and traumas commonly encountered in practice. Organization is consistent throughout, and chapters end with lists of key points, making the text suitable for certification review and as a clinical reference. Coverage includes trauma, hematuria and proteinuria, hypertension, glomerular disorders, acute and chronic renal failure, dialysis, and transplantation, among other topics. Radiographs and drawings illustrate the text. Editors Kaplan and Meyers (pediatrics, U. of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) lead a crew of 18 contributors."--[Source inconnue].

This new edition presents the latest developments in paediatric nephrology. Divided into fourteen sections, the book begins with an introduction to the basics of nephrology and the physiology of fluids, electrolytes and minerals, followed by renal evaluation and clinical syndromes. The following sections provide detailed coverage of the diagnosis and management of different renal disorders that may be encountered in children, including chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury. Three chapters are dedicated to neonatal nephrology and the final section covers topics such as urinary tract infection, rickets and infectious diseases and the kidney. The second edition has been fully updated and features nearly 400 images, illustrations and tables to enhance learning. The extensive author team includes contributors from Connecticut, North Carolina, Missouri and Great Ormond Street Hospital, London. Key points Fully revised, new edition presenting latest developments in paediatric nephrology Fourteen sections cover diagnosis and treatment of numerous kidney disorders Includes section on neonatal nephrology Previous edition published in 2004

This handbook provides the fundamental information required to make good clinical assessments and management decisions in children with renal disorders. It includes topics that range from general pediatric nephrology disorders encountered by primary care physicians to more complex renal disorders managed by pediatric nephrologists. Common pediatric renal conditions including glomerular and tubular disorders, hypertension, and urologic conditions are addressed. Current topics such as neonatal disorders, chronic kidney disease, and transplantation are also covered. In addition, illustrations, algorithms and tables are utilized to highlight teaching points.

The responsibilities of the Pediatric Nephrologist in the Nephrologist and other involved specialists is vital to critical care setting are multifaceted. Management of optimize the outcome for each individual child. acute renal failure with and without renal replacement In this first edition of the book, we have included therapy, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities and hyper- chapters focused on general topics in pediatric nephr- tensive emergencies are only some of the major clinical ogy that are most germane to the care of the critically circumstances where the renal specialist is involved in ill child. We have tried to look at the clinical situations the care of children admitted to the Pediatric Intensive from the aspect of both the Pediatric Intensivist and Care Unit. Due to the complex and specialized care renal specialist. We hope that this book will supply the required, critical care nephrology could even be consid- medical providers with a framework to approach the ered a separate entity compared to the clinical scenar- challenges faced in practicing Pediatric Intensive Care ios treated in the outpatient setting or on the inpatient Nephrology. pediatric ward.

In this issue of Pediatric Clinics, guest editor Tej Mattoo brings considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Nephrology. Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in Pediatric Nephrology, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Pediatric Urology is an up-to-date, clinical reference that provides detailed descriptions of the best approaches for the functional, biological, and morphological aspects of the urinary tract before and after birth. John G. Gearhart, Richard C. Rink, and Pierre D. E. Mouriquand cover all areas of the field, including pediatric surgery, radiology, nephrology, endocrinology, biochemistry, and obstetrics. Access the latest research through new chapters on tissue engineering, acute scrotum, and more. The appealing new full-color design, streamlined approach make this an invaluable resource to pediatric urologists, pediatric surgeons, residents and fellows worldwide. Provides detailed descriptions of the best approaches for the functional, biological, and morphological aspects of the urinary tract before and after birth. Includes new chapters on tissue engineering, acute scrotum and disorders of the penis, and perinatal urological emergencies to cover the most up-to-date research in the field. Presents comprehensive coverage in a short, readable, and succinct format so that the material is easy to locate and disseminate. Provides cutting edge coverage from editors at the forefront of the specialty so you know the best available approaches. Eases reference and visual understanding through an all-new full-color design.

This book fifth edition of Pediatric Nephrology has been important advances of the mechanisms and management of various renal disorders in children have taken place since the previous edition of this book. These have been incorporated and the contents extensively revised. Several new authors, having many years of clinical and investigative experience in the area of their expertise, have contributed. The chapters on electrolyte and acid-base disorders, nephrotic syndrome, 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. A small section on prevention of kidney diseases has been added. The emphasis remains on renal function and its derangement, diagnostic evaluation and treatment of important conditions.