This book provides a concise, yet comprehensive overview of pediatric nephrolithiasis. The text covers the epidemiology and pathophysiology of pediatric stone disease, describes the appropriate workup for children with nephrolothiasis, and reviews strategies for managing the disease and preventing stone recurrence. Examples of complex cases of pediatric stone disease are also presented in the book.
Written by experts in the field,
Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Nephrolithiasis is an essential guide for medical providers who care for pediatric patients with nephrolithiasis.
विषयसूची
1. Epidemiology of pediatric nephrolithiasis.- 2. The Pathophysiology of kidney stone formation.- 3. Genetic contributors to kidney stones in children.- 4. Diseases and comorbid conditions predisposing children to kidney stones.- 5. Medication induced nephrolithiasis.- 6. Nutritional contributors to nephrolithiasis in children.- 7. Urological surgery in children with nephrolithiasis.- 8. The Role of Imaging in Management of Stone Disease.- 9. Workup, testing, and interpretation when evaluating the child with stones.- 10. Medical management of pediatric stones.- 11. Nutritional prevention of nephrolithiasis in children.- 12. Mechanisms and catalysts related to achieving lifestyle changes in pediatric kidney stone prevention.- 13. The role of the multidisciplinary team in pediatric nephrolithiasis.- 14. Urinary stone, bone, and cardiovascular disease in children.- 15. Obesity and pediatric nephrolithiasis.
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Neil J. Paloian, MD
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
Department of Pediatrics
Madison, WI
USA
Kristina L. Penniston, Ph D, RDN, CD, FAND
Senior Scientist
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
Department of Urology
Madison, WI
USA
Dr. Paloian is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric nephrology. Prior to joining the nephrology team at UW Health, he completed a fellowship at Seattle Children’s Hospital and received his medical degree from The Chicago Medical School.
In addition to her position as an Assistant Scientist at the UW Medical School, Dr. Penniston is a Clinical Nutritionist with UW Hospital and Clinics and provides medical nutrition therapy to patients with urologic diseases, such as kidney stones, prostate cancer, and other urinary tract conditions. Dr. Penniston has been the nutritionist for the UW Hospital Metabolic Stone Clinic since 1999.
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