PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY. 6TH EDITION

1. Renal Anatomy and Physiology 1
2. Diagnostic Evaluation 18
3. Imaging of Urinary Tract 42
4. Radionuclide Studies 59
5. Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract 74
6. Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders 88
7. Acute and Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis 128
8. Systemic Vasculitis and Lupus Nephritis 149
9. Cystic Kidney Disease 166
10. Asymptomatic Hematuria and Proteinuria 179
11. Nephrotic Syndrome 191
12. Acute Kidney Injury 234
13. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome 259
14. Urinary Tract Infections 267
15. Tubular Disorders 290
16. Vitamin D Refractory Rickets 330
17. Hypertension 347
18. Chronic Kidney Disease 374
19. Hemodialysis and Continuous Renal Replacement
20. Chronic Peritoneal Dialysis 428
21. Renal Transplantation 449
22. Obstructive Uropathy 476
23. Urolithiasis 490
24. Disorders of Micturition 503
25. Malignant Disorders 528
26. Diseases of the Newborn 532
27. Prevention of Renal Diseases 561
Appendices 565
Index 589

This new edition is a comprehensive guide to recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of renal disorders in children.
Beginning with an introduction to anatomy and physiology, the following chapters describe various diagnostic tools. The following sections cover numerous renal disorders and their management.
The sixth edition has been fully revised and updated with expanded chapters on fluids and electrolytes, cystic kidneys, tubular disorders, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, and renal transplantation. A new chapter on chronic peritoneal dialysis has also been included.
The book is highly illustrated with algorithms, tables and diagrams to enhance learning.

Key points
• Comprehensive guide to recent advances in diagnosis and treatment of paediatric renal disorders
• Fully revised, new edition with expanded chapters and new topics
• Covers numerous renal disorders, diagnostic tools and processes, and treatment
• Previous edition (9789350252437) published in 2011

Author information
• RN Srivastava FRCP FAMS
Senior Consultant, Paediatric Nephrology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals. New Delhi, India
• Arvind Bagga MD FIAP FAMS
Professor of Paediatrics, Division of Nephrology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India