Pediatric Nephrology

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