The present edition has been expanded to address these issues, but the emphasis remains on the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects. Each chapter has been revised to include current knowledge of the mechanisms and management and should meet the requirements of pediatricians, trainees, pediatric nephrologists and pediatric urologists. Children with renal diseases still are being treated by ÔøΩadultÔøΩ nephrologists, who would also be helped by this book. Chapters on renal cystic diseases, fluid and electrolyte disorders, refractory rickets, tubular disorders, chronic kidney diseases and those pertaining to renal replacement therapies have been rewritten. ...
ÔøΩ Contribution from more than 20 national and international experts.,

ÔøΩ Extensively revised to include current information on the mechanism, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the kidneys and urinary tract.,

ÔøΩ Emphasis on management is maintained and current recommendations for therapy are included.,

ÔøΩ Liberal use of algorithms, tables and illustrations emphasizing evaluation and differential diagnosis.,

ÔøΩ Expanded chapters on fluids and electrolytes, cystic kidneys, tabular disorders, refractory rickets, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney diseases, peritoneal and hemodialysis, and renal transplantation.,

ÔøΩ Reorganized and revised chapters on imaging, urinary tract infections, nephrotic syndrome, haemolytic uremic syndrome, glomerulonephritis and hypertension.,

ÔøΩ Updated appendices providing information of significant practical utility.,

ÔøΩ Useful for pediatricians, trainees in pediatric nephrology, pediatric nephrologists and pediatric urologists.,

ÔøΩ Serves as a reference for all those involved in the care of sick children.