Management of idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis from the urologist's perspective

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Cristian S., Cristian M., Cristian P., Constantin G., Savu C., HURİ E., ...More

THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES IN UROLOGY, vol.7, no.2, pp.85-99, 2015 (ESCI) identifier identifier

Abstract

Introduction: Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (IRF) is a rare disease characterized by a fibrotic reaction that affects retroperitoneal organs, especially the urinary tract. In this review we analyze the current imaging techniques, morphological characteristics, clinical aspects and therapeutic aspects of idiopathic retroperitoneal disease.