The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations: Urinary System, Volume 5, 3rd Edition

• Provides a complete overview of the kidney, ureters, prostate, and bladder, from normal anatomy, histology, physiology, and development to glomerular and tubular diseases, infections, urological surgeries, and cancers.
• Covers timely topics like the urinary microbiome, enucleation of prostate, and robotic simple prostatectomy.
• Provides a concise overview of complex information by integrating anatomical and physiological concepts with clinical scenarios.
• Shares the experience and knowledge of expert editors and authors.
• Compiles Dr. Frank H. Netter’s master medical artistry—an aesthetic tribute and source of inspiration for medical professionals for over half a century—along with new art in the Netter tradition for each of the major body systems, making this volume a powerful and memorable tool for building foundational knowledge and educating patients or staff.
• NEW! An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

SECTION 1 ANATOMY OF THE URINARY TRACT 1.1 Kidney: Position and Relations (Anterior Views) 1.2 Kidney: Position and Relations (Posterior Views) 1.3 Kidney: Position and Relations (Transverse Sections) 1.4 Kidney: Gross Structure 1.5 Renal Fascia 1.6 Ureters: Position, Relations, Gross Structure 1.7 Bladder: Position, Relations, Gross Structure (Male) 1.8 Bladder: Position, Relations, Gross Structure (Female) 1.9 Bladder: Position, Relations, Gross Structure (Coronal Cross Sections) 1.10 Renal Vasculature: Renal Artery and Vein in Situ 1.11 Renal Vasculature: Renal Artery Segmental Branches and Intrarenal Arteries 1.12 Renal Vasculature: Variations in Renal Artery and Vein 1.13 Vasculature of Ureters and Bladder 1.14 Innervation of Kidneys, Ureters, and Bladder 1.15 Innervation Pathways of the Kidneys and Upper Ureter 1.16 Innervation Pathways of the Ureter and Bladder 1.17 Lymphatics of Urinary System 1.18 Overview of the Nephron 1.19 Renal Microvasculature 1.20 Glomerulus: Structure and Histology 1.21 Glomerulus: Fine Structure 1.22 Glomerulus: Electron Microscopy 1.23 Proximal Tubule 1.24 Thin Limb 1.25 Distal Tubule 1.26 Collecting Duct 1.27 Renal Pelvis, Ureter, and Bladder SECTION 2 NORMAL AND ABNORMAL DEVELOPMENT 2.1 Development of Kidney 2.2 Development of Kidney: Nephron Formation 2.3 Development of Bladder and Ureter: Formation of Cloaca 2.4 Development of Bladder and Ureter: Septation Incorporation of Ureters, and Maturation 2.5 Kidney Ascent and Ectopia: Normal Kidney Ascent and Pelvic Kidney 2.6 Renal Ascent and Ectopia: Thoracic and Crossed Ectopic Kidney 2.7 Renal Rotation and Malrotation 2.8 Anomalies in Number of Kidneys: Bilateral Renal Agenesis 2.9 Anomalies in Number of Kidneys: Unilateral Renal Agenesis 2.10 Anomalies in Number of Kidneys: Supernumerary Kidney 2.11 Renal Fusion 2.12 Renal Dysplasia 2.13 Renal Hypoplasia 2.14 Simple Cysts: Bosniak Classification of Cystic Kidney Masses 2.15 Simple Cysts: Bosniak Classification of Kidney Cysts 2.16 Polycystic Kidney Disease: Gross Appearance 2.17 Polycystic Kidney Disease: Radiographic Findings 2.18 Medullary Sponge Kidney 2.19 Nephronophthisis/Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease Complex 2.20 Retrocaval Ureter: Radiographic Findings and Laparoscopic Repair 2.21 Retrocaval Ureter: Normal Development of the Inferior Vena Cava 2.22 Vesicoureteral Reflux: Mechanism and Grading 2.23 Vesicoureteral Reflux: Voiding Cystourethrograms 2.24 Ureteral Duplication: Complete 2.25 Ureteral Duplication: Incomplete 2.26 Ectopic Ureter 2.27 Ureterocele: Gross and Fine Appearance 2.28 Ureterocele: Radiographic Findings 2.29 Prune Belly Syndrome: Appearance of Abdominal Wall 2.30 Prune Belly Syndrome: Appearance of Kidneys, Ureters, and Bladder 2.31 Epispadias Exstrophy Complex 2.32 Epispadias Exstrophy Complex: Bladder Exstrophy 2.33 Bladder Duplication and Septation 2.34 Anomalies of the Urachus 2.35 Posterior Urethral Valves: Congenital Bladder Outlet Obstruction 2.36 Posterior Urethral Valves: Radiographic Findings SECTION 3 PHYSIOLOGY 3.1 Basic Functions and Homeostasis 3.2 Clearance and Renal Plasma Flow 3.3 Glomerular Filtration Rate 3.4 Glomerular Filtration Rate: Calculation 3.5 Secretion and Reabsorption: Tubular Reabsorption and Saturation Kinetics 3.6 Secretion and Reabsorption: Fractional Excretion (Clearance Ratios) 3.7 Renal Handling of Sodium and Chloride: Nephron Sites of Sodium Reabsorption 3.8 Renal Handling of Sodium and Chloride: Response to Extracellular Fluid Contraction 3.9 Renal Handling of Sodium and Chloride: Response to Extracellular Fluid Expansion 3.10 Renal Handling of Potassium 3.11 Renal Handling of Calcium, Phosphate, and Magnesium 3.12 Countercurrent Multiplication: Model of the Countercurrent Multiplier 3.13 Countercurrent Multiplication: Models to Demonstrate Principle of Countercurrent Exchange System of Vasa Recta in Minimizing Dissipation of Medullary Osmotic Gradient 3.14 Urine Concentration and Dilution: Long-Looped Nephron (ADH Present) 3.15 Urine Concentration and Dilution: Long-Looped Nephron (ADH Absent) 3.16 Antidiuretic Hormone 3.17 Tubuloglomerular Feedback and Modulation of Renin Release 3.18 Tubuloglomerular Feedback and Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System 3.19 Acid-Base Balance: Roles of Chemical Buffers, Lungs, and Kidneys in Acid-Base Handling 3.20 Acid-Base Balance: Renal Bicarbonate Reabsorption 3.22 Acid-Base Balance: Acidosis and Alkalosis 3.23 Additional Functions: Erythropoiesis and Vitamin D 3.24 Renal Tubular Acidosis: Proximal 3.25 Renal Tubular Acidosis: Classic Distal 3.26 Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus 3.27 Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus: Major Causes and Symptoms SECTION 4 KIDNEY DISEASES 4.1 Overview of Acute Kidney Injury: Causes 4.2 Overview of Acute Kidney Injury: Possible Urine Sediment Findings 4.3 Acute Tubular Necrosis: Causes, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Features 4.4 Acute Tubular Necrosis: Histopathologic Findings 4.5 Overview of Nephrotic Syndrome: Pathophysiology 4.6 Overview of Nephrotic Syndrome: Causes 4.7 Overview of Nephrotic Syndrome: Presentation and Diagnosis 4.8 Minimal Change Disease: Causes and Presentation 4.9 Minimal Change Disease: Histopathologic Findings 4.10 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis: Causes, Clinical Features, and Histopathologic Findings 4.11 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis: Histopathologic Findings (Continued) 4.12 Membranous Nephropathy: Causes and Clinical Features 4.13 Membranous Nephropathy: Histopathologic Findings 4.14 Overview of Glomerulonephritis: Clinical Features and Histopathologic Findings 4.15 Overview of Glomerulonephritis: Histopathologic Findings (Continued) 4.16 Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy: Causes and Clinical Features 4.17 Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy: Histopathologic Findings 4.18 Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy: Histopathologic Findings (Continued) 4.19 Postinfectious Glomerulonephritis: Causes and Clinical Features 4.20 Postinfectious Glomerulonephritis: Histopathologic Findings 4.21 Postinfectious Glomerulonephritis: Histopathologic Findings (Continued) 4.22 Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis: Causes, Features, and Assessment 4.23 Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis: Classical Pathway of Complement Activation 4.24 Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis: Histopathologic Findings 4.25 Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis 4.26 Hereditary Nephritis (Alport Syndrome)/Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy: Pathophysiology and Clinical Features 4.27 Hereditary Nephr