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What Is The Treatment For Retroperitoneal Fibrosis And Blocked Urethra After Having A Stent Placed?
my husband has retro peritoneal fibrosis. his rite uretha is blocked and a stent was placed. he has a history of colorectal cancer 16 years ago. A biopsy was performed and was negative for malignacy. His oncologist suggested he see a pain management doctor. Do you think he she see a nephrologist as well
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Hi...there is no cure for retroperitoneal fibrosis... management is purely palliative... you can see both of them...they will do their best to help..
Dr. Ashish Verma
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