title: [Brief history of nephrology in Chile].
abstract: The development of nephrology in Chile is described. The advances in the study and treatment of acute renal failure, urinary tract infections, hypertension, glomerulopathies and other areas are analyzed. The present state of dialysis and transplantation programs is highlighted and the activities of Pediatric and Internal Medicine nephrology branches are summarized.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Alvo
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury; D002677:Chile; D005921:Glomerulonephritis; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D009398:Nephrology / Q000266:history*; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections
vernacular_title: Breve historia de la nefrologia en Chile.