The Kidney

A reference book offering up-to-date, comprehensive coverage of every aspect of nephrology. Topics covered include the physiology of the kidney, the pathophysiology of renal and electrolyte disorders, pathogenesis, clinical features and the management of kidney diseases.

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This is a new edition of a standard reference work, offering up-to-date, comprehensive coverage of every aspect of nephrology. Specialist scientists and clinicians cover the physiology of the kidney, the pathophysiology of renal and electrolyte disorders and pathogenesis, clinical features and management of kidney diseases. The accessible text includes new chapters on the clinical management of kidney diseases such as tubulointerstitial diseases, toxic nephropathy, kidney vascular diseases, renal neoplasia and renal failure.