ABSTRACT

This text is aimed mainly at those in the legal profession who deal with medical negligence. It sets out in simple language details of the structure and function of the kidneys and urinary tract,the chief methods of investigation of kidney disease, and the common disorders which confront the renal physician. Many illustrative cases are described.It is hoped that, in particular, barristers and solicitors will find the book an aid to comprehension of the technical and professional issues raised by cases with which they deal.

chapter 1|4 pages

INVESTIGATION OF RENAL DISEASE

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

chapter |14 pages

FUNCTIONS OF THE KIDNEY

chapter |3 pages

FLANK PAIN

chapter |3 pages

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

chapter 3|2 pages

URINARY TRACT INFECTION

chapter |2 pages

URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN CHILDREN

chapter |2 pages

UNUSUAL INFECTIONS OF THE URINARY TRACT

chapter 4|10 pages

GLOMERULONEPHRITIS, VASCULITIS AND NEPHROTIC SYNDROME

PATHOLOGY OF GLOMERULONEPHRITIS

chapter 5|2 pages

ACUTE RENAL FAILURE

chapter 6|10 pages

UNEXPLAINED RENAL FAILURE

chapter |5 pages

AVOIDANCE OF NEPHROTOXICITY

chapter 8|6 pages

HYPERTENSION – COMPLICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

chapter 9|1 pages

DIABETIC KIDNEY DISEASE

chapter |6 pages

COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES

chapter 10|5 pages

DRUGS, POISONS AND THE KIDNEY

chapter |1 pages

RENAL POISONS

chapter 11|5 pages

DIALYSIS

chapter |4 pages

VASCULAR ACCESS

chapter |2 pages

CESSATION OF DIALYSIS

chapter 12|1 pages

RENAL TRANSPLANTATION

chapter |7 pages

SURGICAL TECHNIQUE

chapter |8 pages

DRUGS TO PREVENT AND TREAT REJECTION

chapter |4 pages

LIVE DONOR TRANSPLANTATION

chapter 13|14 pages

URINARY TRACT STONES

chapter 14|2 pages

URINARY TRACT OBSTRUCTION

CAUSES

chapter |6 pages

INVESTIGATION