ABSTRACT

The third edition of a bestseller, this book provides insight from a wide array of international contributors in the field of pediatric nephrology. Copiously illustrated with photomicrographs and clinical diagrams, the third edition reflects current advances in the field.

Each chapter contains a set of questions, directed at helping fellows succeed at the American Pediatric Nephrology Board examination. New information for this edition includes changes in treatment options for hyponatremia, and updates on hyperparathyroidism and transplantation. Text boxes highlight important "take home points" throughout the chapters.

Clinical Pediatric Nephrology, Third Edition will be a valuable reference for clinicians in nephrology, pediatrics and urology, and any professional involved in the care of children with renal diseases seeking a reliable contemporary text.

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PART A: KIDNEY ANATOMY AND DEVELOPMENT

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PART B: DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION OF KIDNEY DISEASES

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PART C: DISORDERS OF HOMEOSTASIS

chapter 11|18 pages

Sodium and volume homeostasis

chapter 12|22 pages

Potassium homeostasis

chapter 14|20 pages

Acid-base homeostasis

chapter 15|28 pages

Water homeostasis

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PART D: GLOMERULAR AND TUBULAR DISEASES

chapter 16|20 pages

Nephrotic syndrome

chapter 20|16 pages

Membranous nephropathy

chapter 24|28 pages

Thrombotic microangiopathies

part |2 pages

PART E: KIDNEY IN SYSTEMIC DISEASES

part |2 pages

PART F: KIDNEY FAILURE

part |2 pages

PART G: RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPIES

chapter 36|20 pages

Hemodialysis

chapter 37|20 pages

Peritoneal dialysis

chapter 38|32 pages

Renal transplantation

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PART H: HYPERTENSION

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PART I: INHERITED RENAL DISORDERS

part |2 pages

PART J: UROLOGIC DISORDERS

part |2 pages

PART K: RESEARCH TOOLS

chapter 53|12 pages

Applied clinical biostatistics