• Contribution from more than 20 national and international experts.
• Extensively revised to include current information on the mechanism, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the kidneys and urinary tract.
• Emphasis on management is maintained and current recommendations for therapy are included.
• Liberal use of algorithms, tables and illustrations emphasizing evaluation and differential diagnosis.
• Expanded chapters on fluids and electrolytes, cystic kidneys, tabular disorders, refractory rickets, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney diseases, peritoneal and hemodialysis, and renal transplantation.
• Reorganized and revised chapters on imaging, urinary tract infections, nephrotic syndrome, haemolytic uremic syndrome, glomerulonephritis and hypertension.
• Updated appendices providing information of significant practical utility.
• Useful for pediatricians, trainees in pediatric nephrology, pediatric nephrologists and pediatric urologists.
• Serves as a reference for all those involved in the care of sick children. |