ABSTRACT
The sixth edition of The Kelalis-King-Belman Textbook of Clinical Pediatric Urology presents state-of-the-art knowledge and common-sense practice in all areas of clinical pediatric urology in a single, easily accessible volume. Clinical in orientation and practical in presentation, it covers every disorder and disease, diagnostic method, and appropriate treatment in pediatric urology from the embryo onwards. Widely acknowledged as the leading reference in the field, the book is essential reading for all practitioners who deal with urological disorders of childhood, whether trainees, residents or experienced specialists.
The book begins with chapters on evaluating the patient and general principles of pediatric urology, including the use of advanced diagnostic imaging techniques and the increasing importance of minimally invasive surgical techniques. It then proceeds through the entire urinary tract from adrenal gland to external genitalia, discussing anatomy, normal and abnormal development, anomalies and diseases and their treatment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part Section 1|287 pages
Evaluation of the Pediatric Urologic Patient
chapter Chapter 8|22 pages
Fungal, Parasitic, and Other Inflammatory Diseases of the Genitourinary Tract
part Section 2|33 pages
The Adrenal
section Section 3|250 pages
The Kidney
chapter Chapter 29|10 pages
Assessment of Renal Obstructive Disorders: Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
chapter Chapter 30|10 pages
Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction and Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney: Surgical Management
part Section 4|176 pages
The Ureter
part Section 5|389 pages
The Bladder and Prostate
chapter Chapter 53|33 pages
Neurogenic Voiding Dysfunction and Functional Voiding Disorders: Evaluation and Nonsurgical Management
chapter Chapter 63|11 pages
Unusal Conditions of the Bladder, Including Bladder Trauma, Urachal Anomalies, and Bladder Diverticula
part Section 6|262 pages
Urethra, External Genitalia, and Retroperitoneum
part Section 7|22 pages
Looking to the Future