Brenner and Rector's The Kidney
by Alan S. L. Yu, Glenn M. Chertow, Valerie Luyckx
11th Edition
Publisher: Elsevier
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780323532655 |
| eText ISBN | 9780323550864 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Publishing Year | 2020 |
| Edition | 11th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 2793 |
Brenner and Rector's The Kidney, 11th Edition, serves as a medical reference dedicated to renal science and the clinical management of kidney disease. Published for practicing nephrologists and nephrology fellows, the text bridges fundamental renal mechanisms and patient care.
The volume addresses the biological foundations of renal function, fluid and electrolyte regulation, and major pathological conditions. It examines normal glomerular filtration, solute transport, and the systemic consequences of acute and chronic renal impairment.
In addition to disease mechanisms, the work covers clinical assessment approaches and risk prediction, incorporating diagnostic tools such as the kidney biopsy to support the clinical evaluation of renal conditions.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Embryology of the Kidney
Chapter 2: Anatomy of the Kidney
Chapter 3: The Renal Circulations and Glomerular Ultrafiltration
Chapter 4: Glomerular Cell Biology
Chapter 5: Metabolic Basis of Solute Transport
Chapter 6: Transport of Sodium, Chloride, and Potassium
Chapter 7: The Regulation of Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphate Excretion by the Kidney
Chapter 8: Renal Handling of Organic Solutes
Chapter 9: Renal Acidification Mechanisms
Chapter 10: Urine Concentration and Dilution and The Cell Biology of Vasopressin Action
Chapter 11: Vasoactive Molecules and the Kidney
Chapter 12: Aldosterone and Mineralocorticoid Receptors: Renal and Extrarenal Roles
Chapter 13: Arachidonic Acid Metabolites and the Kidney
Chapter 14: Disorders of Sodium Balance
Chapter 15: Disorders of Water Balance
Chapter 16: Disorders of Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 17: Disorders of Potassium Balance
Chapter 18: Disorders of Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphate Balance
Chapter 19: Epidemiology of Kidney Disease
Chapter 20: Risk Prediction in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 21: Developmental Programming of Blood Pressure and Renal Function
Chapter 22: Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Aging Kidney
Chapter 23: Clinical Approach and Laboratory Assessment of the patient with kidney disease
Chapter 24: Interpretation of Electrolyte and Acid-Base Parameters in Blood and Urine
Chapter 25: Diagnostic Kidney Imaging
Chapter 26: The Kidney Biopsy
Chapter 27: Biomarkers in Acute and Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chapter 28: Pathophysiology of Acute Kidney Injury
Chapter 29: Prevention and Management of Acute Kidney Injury
Chapter 30: Pathophysiology of Proteinuria
Chapter 31: Primary Glomerular Disease
Chapter 32: Secondary Glomerular Disease
Chapter 33: Overview of Therapy for Glomerular Disease
Chapter 34: Thrombotic Microangiopathy and Microvascular Disease
Chapter 35: Tubulointerstitial Diseases
Chapter 36: Urinary Tract Infection in Adults
Chapter 37: Urinary Tract Obstruction
Chapter 38: Urinary Stone Disease
Chapter 39: Diabetic Nephropathy
Chapter 40: Cardiorenal Syndromes
Chapter 41: Kidney Cancer
Chapter 42: Onco-Nephrology: Kidney Disease in Patients with Cancer
Chapter 43: Inherited Disorders of the Glomerulus
Chapter 44: Inherited Disorders of the Renal Tubule
Chapter 45: Cystic Diseases of the Kidney
Chapter 46: Primary and Secondary Hypertension
Chapter 47: Renovascular Hypertension and Ischemic Nephropathy
Chapter 48: Pregnancy and Kidney Disease
Chapter 49: Antihypertensive Therapy
Chapter 50: Diuretics
Chapter 51: Mechanisms of Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 52: The Pathophysiology of Uremia
Chapter 53: Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral Bone Disorder
Chapter 54: Cardiovascular Aspects of Kidney Disease
Chapter 55: Hematologic Aspects of Kidney Disease
Chapter 56: Endocrine Aspects of Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 57: Neurologic Aspects of Kidney Disease
Chapter 58: Dermatologic Conditions in Kidney Disease
Chapter 59: Staging and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 60: Dietary Approaches to Kidney Diseases
Chapter 61: Drug Dosing Considerations in Patients with Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 62: Supportive Care in Advanced Kidney Disease
Chapter 63: Hemodialysis
Chapter 64: Peritoneal Dialysis
Chapter 65: Critical Care Nephrology
Chapter 66: Plasmapheresis
Chapter 67: Elimination Enhancement of Poisons
Chapter 68: Interventional Nephrology
Chapter 69: Transplantation Immunobiology
Chapter 70: Clinical Management of the Adult Kidney Transplant Recipient
Chapter 71: Considerations in Live Kidney Donation
Chapter 72: Diseases of the Kidney and Urinary Tract in Children
Chapter 73: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders in Children
Chapter 74: Renal Replacement Therapy (Dialysis and Transplantation) in Pediatric End-Stage Kidney Disease
Chapter 75: Global Challenges and Initiatives in Kidney Health
Chapter 76: Latin America
Chapter 77: Africa
Chapter 78: Near and Middle East
Chapter 79: Indian Subcontinent
Chapter 80: Far East
Chapter 81: Oceania Region
Chapter 82: Ethical Dilemmas Facing Nephrology: Past, Present, and Future
Chapter 83: Health Disparities in Nephrology
Chapter 84: Care of the Older Adult with Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 85: Stem Cells, Kidney Regeneration, Gene and Cell Therapy in Nephrology
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