Textbook of Clinical Pediatrics

ritten by more than 100 eminent pediatricians and scientists from leading medical schools, hospitals, and health centers around the world, this text provides a broad, global view of contemporary pediatrics practice. In 267 chapters, the book encompasses virtually all pediatric subspecialties and covers every problem affecting every organ system. The contributors present practical, scientifically based approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of each clinical problem. Many chapters include actual case histories to reinforce important clinical principles. This is a valuable desk reference and resource for all health care practitioners who treat children, including pediatricians, family physicians, and residents