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Retroperitoneal fibrosis or Ormond's disease is a disease featuring the proliferation of fibrous tissue (fibrosis) in the retroperitoneum, the compartment of the body containing the kidneys, aorta, renal tract, and various other structures.
11 sie 2023 · RPF can lead to venous or arterial occlusion of large abdominal blood vessels and hydronephrosis from ureteral obstruction. Patients may require medical therapy for the RPF and endovascular, urological, or surgical treatment for management of complications.
5 mar 2013 · Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) encompasses a range of diseases characterized by proliferation of aberrant fibroinflammatory tissue, which usually surrounds the infrarenal portion of the abdominal aorta, inferior vena cava, and iliac vessels.
The fibrosis of RPF can compress the ureters and block the flow of urine from the kidneys (see How the disease works below). If this occurs, urine flow can be restored using a stent. The stent, a slender tube, is inserted in the ureter holding it open for urine to flow freely.
19 kwi 2024 · Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a rare condition characterized by the presence of inflammatory and fibrous tissue in the retroperitoneum. The tissue is generally localized around the infrarenal portion of the abdominal aorta and the iliac arteries, often encasing the ureters or other abdominal organs [1]. This disorder was initially called ...
10 lut 2021 · Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a rare cause of obstructive uropathy that may lead to acute and chronic renal failure up to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) [1, 2].
12 mar 2020 · Retroperitoneal fibrosis is characterized by fibrotic lesions around the abdominal aorta and common ileac artery causing ureteral obstruction. Secondary retroperitoneal fibrosis is associated with malignant disease, drugs, exposure to radiation and surgery.
