title: Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis--the role of autotransplantation.
abstract: The presentation and management of 12 patients with idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (IRPF) are described. There was a high incidence of venous thromboembolism. External ureteric drainage was associated with complications. A case treated by autotransplantation is described.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012185:Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000209:etiology; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014513:Ureter / Q000601:surgery* / Q000637:transplantation