This third edition of Pediatric Urogenital Radiology has been thoroughly updated to take account of the recent advances in the imaging and treatment of pediatric nephro-urologic disorders that have been achieved over the past years. A number of new chapters have been included on topics such as the role of ultrasound and MRI for urogenital imaging in the fetus and the use of contrast media in childhood. Other chapters have been extensively revised or rewritten, while information that continues to be pertinent has been retained. 

The book describes in detail all aspects of pediatric urogenital radiology. It is written primarily from the point of view of the radiologist, but also includes essential clinical information from and for the pediatrician, pediatric surgeon, and urologist. It is specifically designed to aid the clinician in making decisions on imaging management, and to help the radiologist to understand the clinical background and needs. The newest techniques andthe changing relevance of imaging and interventional procedures are described, and the diverse problems associated with the changing anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology from the newborn period to adulthood are explained. The whole spectrum of imaging features of agenesis, anomalies and malformations, dysplasia, parenchymal and cystic diseases, urolithiasis, neoplastic diseases, renal vascular hypertension, renal failure, renal transplantation, pre-and postoperative imaging, and genitourinary trauma is covered. Individual chapters are devoted to vesicoureteric reflux, urinary tract infection, congenital urinary tract dilatation, upper urinary tract dilatation, voiding dysfunction, and neurogenic bladder. A chapter on the clinical management of common nephrourologic disorders explains how imaging is embedded in the whole process of clinical management. Short conclusions are included at the end of chapters and sections to highlight the key information.

<p><b>Part I: Diagnostic Procedures</b>: Basic diagnostic Procedures

Urogenital MRI and MR-Urography in Childhood
Nuclear Medicine
Video-Urodynamics
Nomenclature
Contrast media in childhood - application and safety considerations
<b>Part II: Fetal findings, Embryology, Anatomy, Normal variants</b>: Urinary Tract Embryology, Anatomy, and Anatomical Variants
Urogenital fetal imaging: US and MRI
Anomalies of Kidney Rotation, Position and Fusion
<b>Part III: Clinical basics - what the uroradiologist needs to know: </b>Genetics in Nephrourology
Cystic Kidney Disease, Renal Agenesis, Dysplasia, Hypoplasia
Renal parenchymal diseases
UTI and VUR
Congenital hydronephrosis and obstructive uropathy
Surgical procedures and indications for surgery
Urolithaisis and nephrocalcinosis
Renal failure, and renal transplantation
<b>Part IV: Lower Urinary Tract Anomalies, Malformations and Dysfunctions: </b>Abnormalities of the Lower Urinary Tract and Urachus
Urogenital Sinus and Female Genital Anomalies
Imaging in male genital queries
Urinary Problems Associated with Imperforate Anus
Epispadias-Exstrophy Complex
Nonneurogenic Bladder-Sphincter Dysfunction in Infants and Children ("Voiding Dysfunction")
Neurogenic Bladder in Infants and Children (Neurogenic Bladder-Sphincter Dysfunction)
<b>Part V: </b><b>Congenital malformations:</b> Congenital Anomalies of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter
Upper Urinary Tract Dilatation in Newborns and Infants, including the Postnatal Workup of Congenital Uronephropathies
Imaging in Prune Belly and other Syndromes affecting the Urogenital Tract
Vesicoureteric Reflux
Urinary Tract Infection
Imaging in Renal Agenesis, Dysplasia, Hypoplasia and Cystic Diseases of the Kidney
Imaging in Renal Parenchymal Diseases
Imaging in Urolithiasis and Nephrocalcinosis
Postoperative Imaging and Findings
Imaging in Renal Failure, neonatal Oligoanuria, and Renal Transplantation
Renovascular Hypertension
Urinary Tract Trauma
Renal Neoplasms
Pediatric Genitourinary Intervention
Clinical Management of and Imaging algorithms in Common Nephrourologic Disorders (Guidelines and Beyond)
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