Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Nephrolithiasis

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.

Neil J. Paloian, MD

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health

Department of Pediatrics

Madison, WI 

USA

Kristina L. Penniston, PhD, 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.