“The book is an excellent resource for those involved in the clinical or dietary management of patients with kidney stones. It is most appropriate for practitioners or trainees in the fields of nephrology, urology, and dietetics. … This book is a comprehensive reference for kidney stones and their medical and nutritional management. Its layout and topics are clear. It is best suited for nephrologists, urologists, dieticians, and trainees in these fields.” (F Khasawneh, Doody’s Book Reviews, March 20, 2020)
Part I Overview
1 Epidemiology of Kidney Stones in the U.S.A.
Part II Basics of Kidney stone
2 Pathophysiology of Kidney Stone Formation
3 Genetic and Environmental Risk Factors For Kidney Stones
4 Dietary Risk Factors of Kidney Stones
Part III: Diagnosis and Treatment
5 Evaluation of Patients with Nephrolithiasis (Diagnosis of Nephrolithiasis)
6 Kidney Stone Removal Procedures and Emerging Therapies
Part IV: Prevention, Medical and Nutritional Managements for Different Types of Stones
7 Calcium Stone: Pathophysiology, Prevention and Medical Management
8 Nutritional Management of Calcium Stones
9 Uric Acid Stones: Medical Management
10 Nutritional Management of Uric Acid Stones
11 Struvite Stones
12 Cystine Stones
13 Uknown Stone Types: Medical Management
14 Nutritional Management of Unknown Types of Stones
Part V: Special Consideration
15 Bariatric Surgery and Stone Risk
16 Nephrolithiasis in Patients with Gastrointestinal Disorders
17 Gastrointestinal Disease and Stone Risk: Nutritional Management
18 Nephrolithiasis in Chrolinic Kdiney Disease: Medical Management
19 Nephrolithiasis in kidney transplant
20 Nutritional Management of Nephrolithiasis in Chronic Kidney Disease
21 Kidney Stone: Diet, Myth, and Realty
22 Herbal Use in the Nutrition Management of Kidney Stones
23 Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Nephrolithiasis
24 Nephrolithiasis Nutrition Therapy in the Pediatric Population
Part VI: Resources
25 Dietary Database of Oxalates
26 Online and Educational Resources for Kidney Stones
27 Medical Nutrition Therapy and Evidence-Based Practice
28 Nutrition and Kidney Stone Research
Appendix
Content of Appendix
1. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) order
2. Urine test order forms
3. Diet education
4. Cases
5. Oxalate content and internet info
6. Frequenstly Ask Questions (FAQ)
Haewook Han
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Department of Nephrology
Boston, MA
USA
Walter P. Mutter
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Department of Nephrology
Newton, MA
USA
Samer Nasser
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Department of Nephrology
Boston, MA
USA
This text comprehensively covers the nutritional and medical management and prevention of kidney stones. Sections address types of stones, nutritional risks, medical and pharmaceutical managements, prevention of recurrence, and special consideration of stone risks among specific diseases such as obesity with gastric bypass, chronic kidney disease, and gastric intestinal disorders. Diagnosis of kidney stones, urinalysis and biochemical indices, dietary assessment, and medical nutrition therapy for specific types of kidney stones are also included. In addition, case studies are provided in the appendix. Cutting edge research is also highlighted in regards to pharmaceutical treatments and epidemiological findings in nutrition and kidney stones.
Nutrition in Medical Management of Kidney Stones will be a practical resource for health professionals in the fields of nutrition, nephrology, urology, and general medicine, as well as medical students, resident physicians, and allied health clinicians whose research, practice, and education includes nutrition and kidney stones.