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

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 7 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/1756287214565637
  • Journal Name: THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES IN UROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.85-99
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

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.