Retroperitoneal fibrosis natural history, complications and prognosis

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Complications

The disorder may lead to:

• Chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy
• Chronic kidney failure
• Chronic unilateral obstructive uropathy

Prognosis

Prognosis depends on the extent of the fibrosis and the amount of damage to the kidneys. The kidney damage may be temporary or permanent.