Successful Use of Steroids and Ureteric Stents in 24 Patients with Idiopathic Retroperitoneal Fibrosis: A Retrospective Study
- 7 March 2008
- journal article
- Published by S. Karger AG in Nephron Clinical Practice
- Vol. 108 (3), c213-c220
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000119715
Abstract
Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a chronic inflammatory disorder causing obstructive nephropathy and renal failure. We reviewed our management of this condition. All patients with RPF treated at a single center over a 15-year period were identified. A full review of notes and computer records was undertaken. Data was available on 27 patients, 3 of which were excluded from later analysis. Diagnosis was based on clinical history and cross-sectional imaging. Retroperitoneal biopsy was undertaken in 3 patients. 96% had significant renal impairment at presentation with a mean serum creatinine of 688 micromol/l. 46% required emergency hemodialysis. All patients were treated with a combination of ureteric stents and/or steroids with an excellent clinical response. The mean best creatinine reached by the cohort was 136 micromol/l, and renal function remained stable in the long term. No patients required chronic dialysis. Ureteric stents were removed within 12 months and low-dose steroids were continued for a mean of 34 months. Recurrent disease was observed in 25% of patients, who all responded well to further steroid therapy. Mean duration of follow-up was 76 months. RPF is very effectively treated by a combination of ureteric stents and steroids, with excellent long-term results using this approach. Continued follow-up is advised because of the possibility of recurrent disease.Keywords
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