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Aurora Urology
Alex Zacharias is a Urologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Zacharias is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Zacharias is board certified in American Board Of Urology.
HMH - Urology - Hackensack
Michael Stifelman is a Urologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Stifelman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), UPJ Obstruction, Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Nephrectomy, and Ureteral Reconstruction. Dr. Stifelman is board certified in American Board Of Urology.
Holston Medical Group- The Urology Clinic
William Rogers is a Urologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Rogers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Rogers is board certified in American Board Of Urology.
Summary: Retroperitoneal fibrosis refers to a group of diseases characterized by hyperplasia of the fibrosclerotic tissues in the retroperitoneal space, which can compress the surrounding ureters and inferior vena cava and cause serious complications such as aortic aneurysm, renal failure, and even death. The lesion is diffuse and difficult to resect. corticosteroid is the first-line medication, but the re...
Summary: Adult patients with a diagnosis of idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis Prospective multicentric cohort study Intervention : administration of prednisone during 9 to 21 months at 1mg/kg/day at inclusion.