Combines the reference material of a nephrology textbook with the everyday relevance of a clinical handbook. All the content has been updated and entirely new chapters on acid-base disorders and stone disease have been added. Explains principles and concepts in plain language and referenced throughout with links to up-to-date full-text articles. Over 60 real-life case studies; over 200 figures; banks of multiple-choice and patients' frequently asked questions. Provides all that students, residents and fellows need to approach a patient with a kidney problem with confidence. This book combines the reference material of a nephrology textbook with the everyday relevance of a clinical handbook. This second edition develops and expands upon the success of the first. All the content has been updated and entirely new chapters on acid-base disorders and stone disease have been added. Understanding Kidney Diseases includes over 60 real-life case studies and is illustrated with over 200 figures. Readers can test their knowledge with a bank of multiple-choice questions and put it into practice by answering questions that patients frequently ask. The book provides all that students, residents and fellows need in order to approach a patient with a kidney problem with confidence.

Book Information
ISBN 9783030430269
Author Hugh C. Rayner
Format Hardback
Page Count 340
Imprint Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland AG