Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract Clinical Implic
This comprehensive, easy to read reference addresses the clinical implications of congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) in children. Authored by a panel of internationally recognized pediatric nephrologists and urologists, chapters
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Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract
Amin J. Barakat • H. Gil Rushton Editors
Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract Clinical Implications in Children
Editors Amin J. Barakat Department of Pediatrics Georgetown University Medical Center Washington, DC, USA
H. Gil Rushton Division of Pediatric Urology Children’s National Medical Center Departments of Urology and Pediatrics George Washington University School of Medicine Washington, DC, USA
ISBN 978-3-319-29217-5 ISBN 978-3-319-29219-9 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-29219-9
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Foreword
We are now seeing an increasing number of children and young adults with congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract. Many of these conditions are diagnosed in the prenatal period. Although there has been a significant improvement in the imaging, genetics, and treatment of these anomalies, their overall diagnosis and management can be very challenging. Thus the need for such a comprehensive book could not be more timely. This is a very impressive reference book written by an outstanding group of internationally recognized pediatric nephrologists and urologists. The editors, Drs. Barakat and Rushton, are well-known leaders in the field. Although the book is meant to be a desk reference to aid physicians to diagnose, manage, and refer children with various congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract, it is certainly a very comprehensive one. This book will also serve as a guide for medical students, house officers in training, and other healthcare professionals. Each chapter is very well organized a
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