Retroperitoneal fibrosis: an alternative therapy.
A case of retroperitoneal fibrosis satisfactorily treated with indwelling double J catheters is presented. This method, although reserved for special cases, is an adequate alternative treatment as it allows efficient long-term drainage of kidneys without aggressive surgical dissection of ureters.
D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D012185:Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / Q000150:complications*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000379:methods*