Topic:	kidney and urologic diseases (ku)
Title:	Neonatal Kidney Problems.
Author:	Guignard, J.P.
Source:	IN: Hogg, R., ed. Kidney Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Global Perspective of Clinical Practice. New York, NY: Informa Healthcare USA. 2006. pp 53-66.
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Abstract:	This chapter about neonatal kidney problems is from a textbook that presents a global perspective of clinical practice regarding kidney disorders in children and adolescents. The author reviews maturation during fetal life, postnatal maturation, symptoms and signs of renal disease in the neonate, gross hematuria, malformation syndromes, diagnostic tests used to confirm kidney and urologic disorders in the neonate, blood pressure and hypertension, renal function during neonatal respiratory disorders, acute renal failure (ARF), acquired diseases, and drugs and the neonatal kidney, including drugs administered to the mother during pregnancy. Acquired diseases discussed include urinary tract infection; renal venous thrombosis; cortical, medullary, and papillary necrosis; Bartter’s syndrome; nephrogenic diabetes insipidus; and oligonephropathy. The chapter includes black-and-white illustrations and photographs and concludes with an extensive list of references. 6 figures. 16 tables. 24 references.
Format:	Book Chapter
Language:	English.
Major Keywords:	Kidney Diseases. Children. Diagnosis. Patient Care Management. Fetus. Symptoms. Diagnostic Tests. Acquired Disorders.
Minor Keywords:	Risk Factors. Prenatal Care. Postnatal Care. Newborns. Acute Kidney Failure. Drug Effects. Hypertension. Blood Pressure. Urologic Disorders. Hematuria. Therapy. Etiology. Thrombosis. Urinary Tract Infection.
Publication Number:	KUBK11661
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