The thoroughly updated Seventh Edition of this classic three-volume reference provides the most current, complete, and authoritative information on renal diseases and their treatment. Continuing the tradition of its acclaimed predecessors, this edition focuses on clinical diseases and incorporates the basic science necessary to understand, evaluate, and manage the disease process. Every aspect of clinical nephrology is comprehensively covered by internationally renowned contributors and includes and extensive current references, micrographs useful charts and clear large photographs.

Contents

Biochemical, Structural, and Functional Correlations in the Kidney
Clinical Evaluation
Hereditary Diseases
Urological Diseases of the Genitourinary Tract
Neoplasms of the Genitourinary Tract
Infections of the Urinary Tract and the Kidney
Acute Renal Failure
Hypertension
Glomerular, Interstitial and Vascular Renal Diseases
Systemic Diseases of the Kidney
Disorders of Electrolyte, Water and Acid-Base
Uremic Syndrome
Management of End-Stage Renal Disease
Nutrition, Drugs and the Kidney
Index