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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.
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.
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].
This is an operation to free the kidney tubes and move them away from the RPF tissue. Over 90% of patients on whom we have performed ureterolysis surgery are free of stents and nephrostomy tubes with excellent renal function.
1 wrz 2017 · Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a condition that occurs when extensive fibrosis develops in the retroperitoneum, usually centred over the anterior aspect of the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae. The fibrotic tissue typically surrounds the infrarenal aorta, inferior vena cava and iliac vessels.
8 wrz 2023 · The Retroperitoneal Fibrosis (RPF) Rare Disease Group aims to: establish a registry of patient data and biological samples (plasma, urine, biopsy tissue) collate available information on RPF and develop new information for both patients and carers.
RPF, or retroperitoneal fibrosis, is a condition of uncertain cause that can cause inflammation (heat, pain and swelling) and scarring around or near to the major blood vessel (aorta) that supplies blood from to the abdomen and legs.
