Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis infiltrating ureteral wall.
We describe the eight case of idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis infiltrating the ureter to cause intrinsic obstruction. Discovery of this situation intraoperatively necessitates a change in treatment plan, as ureterolysis is not sufficient.
Heller
J E
JE
Department of Surgery, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Teggatz
J
J
D000368:Aged; D005355:Fibrosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012185:Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D014513:Ureter / Q000473:pathology*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*