Chapter 1. The future of ultrasonography techniques in nephrology -- Chapter 2. Microbubbles: current state and future prospects -- Chapter 3. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound in renal diseases -- Chapter 4. Color Doppler imaging and arteriovenous fistula: preoperative evaluation and surveillance -- Chapter 5. Ultrasonography in the hyperhydrated patient -- Chapter 6. Echocardiography in nephrology -- Chapter 7. Parenchymal complications of the transplanted kidney: the role of color Doppler imaging -- Chapter 8. Vascular complications following kidney transplant: the role of color Doppler imaging -- Chapter 9. Ultrasonography in the study of the aorta and large abdominal vessels -- Chapter 10. Renal artery stenosis -- Chapter 11. Non-stenotic renal artery pathology -- Chapter 12. Renal vein pathology -- Chapter 13. Acute renal failure.

This book is a wide-ranging guide to current and emerging applications of ultrasonography within nephrology that aims to provide readers with a sound understanding of the rationale for and the use of ultrasound techniques in various disease settings, including, for example, complications following renal transplantation, arteriovenous fistulas, renal artery stenosis, nonstenotic renal artery pathology, renal vein pathology, aortic disease, and acute renal failure. Particular emphasis is placed on newer applications, such as those involving elastosonography, contrast-enhanced ultrasonography, and color Doppler imaging. There is no doubt that ultrasound techniques can improve the standard of care in nephrology, from vascular access planning to management of uremic complications. Nevertheless, many nephrologists continue to delegate the performance of ultrasonography to radiologists or other colleagues, which is especially regrettable given the advent of affordable, portable ultrasound scanners. This book will be of value for all clinicians interested in the role of ultrasound techniques in nephrology and will be especially useful for nephrologists seeking to incorporate ultrasonography into their practice. .