The new edition of this valuable clinical resource offers a state of the art, comprehensive review on every clinical condition encountered in pediatric nephrology. International experts present the latest knowledge on epidemiology, diagnosis, management, and prognosis in one concise, clinically focused text, in which care has been taken to couple just the right amount of "need-to-know" basic science with practical clinical guidance that will enable the reader to make efficient, informed decisions. The topics covered include: disorders of renal development, glomerular disorders, the kidney and systemic disease, renal tubular disorders, tubulointerstitial disease, urinary tract disorders, acute kidney injury, hypertension, chronic and end-stage renal disease, and renal replacement therapy. The full-color, highly visual, meticulously crafted format will ensure that the practitioner is able to source and apply information with remarkable ease.

From the Content: Imaging and Radiological Interventions in the Pediatric Urinary Tract

Laboratory Evaluation at Different Ages
Tools for Renal Tissue Analysis
Proteomics in the Evaluation of Renal Disorders
Clinical Informatics in Pediatric Renal Disease
Antenatal Assessment of Kidney Structure and Function
Genetics; Basic Concepts and Testing
Structural and Functional Development of the Kidney
Disorders of Kidney Formation
Nephronophthisis and Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic Kidney Disease; ADPKD and ARPKD
Hematuria and Proteinuria
Nephritic Syndrome
Hereditary Nephrotic Syndrome
Alport Syndrome and Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy
Steroid Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome
Steroid Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome
Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
IgA Nephropathy
Membranous Nephropathy
Post Infectious Glomerulonephritis
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
Lupus Nephritis.
Henoch Schonlein Nephritis
Renal Vasculitis in Children.
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Disordered Hemostasis and Renal Disorders
Differential Diagnosis and Management of Fluid, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Disorders. Fanconi Syndrome
Bartter Gitelman, and Related Syndromes.
Disorders of Magnesium Metabolism
Renal Tubular Acidosis
Diabetes Insipidus
Interstitial Nephritis
Hyperoxaluria in Children
Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Tract Infections
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Obstructive Genitourinary Disorders
Renal Calculi
Voiding Disorders
Acute Kidney Injury - Prevention and Diagnosis
Management of Acute Kidney Injury
Renal, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders in neonates
Epidemiology, Etiology, and Consequences of Childhood Hypertension
Investigation of Hypertension in Childhood
Treatment of Childhood Hypertension
Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease and Renoprotective Therapy in Children
Growth and Puberty in Chronic Kidney disease
Neurodevelopmental Issues in Chronic Kidney Disease
Nutritional Challenges in Pediatric chronic Kidney Disease
Anemia in Chronic Renal Disease
Disorders of Bone Mineral Metabolism in Chronic Kidney Disease
Cardiovascular Disease in Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease
Psychosocial and Ethical Issues in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease
Dialysis Modality Choice and Initiation - Global Preferences
Peritoneal Dialysis Access
Hemodialysis Vascular Access
Pediatric Hemodialysis; Prescription, Efficacy and Complications
Demographics and Outcomes of Children on Renal Replacement Therapy
Immunosuppression in Pediatric Kidney Transplantation
Acute allograft dysfunction
Chronic Renal Transplant Dysfunction
Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Complications in Pediatric Renal Allograft Recipients
Malignancy after Pediatric Renal Transplantation
Drug Use and Dosage in Renal Disease
Causes and Manifestation of Nephrotoxicity
Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Renal Diseases
Nephrotoxicity of Herbal Remedies.