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Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal medicine)

Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.

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Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is retroperitoneal fibrosis?

Retroperitoneal fibrosis happens when inflammation and extensive scar tissue develop in the retroperitoneal space (the area behind the stomach, intestines, and other abdominal organs). Risk factors include exposure to asbestos, smoking, tumors, infections, trauma, radiation therapy, surgery, and specific drugs.

Symptoms of retroperitoneal fibrosis

  • Pain when pressing down on the abdomen

  • Stomach feels bloated

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Loss of appetite

  • Skin or eyes turning yellow

  • Low back pain

  • Back pain

Questions your doctor may ask to check for retroperitoneal fibrosis

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose retroperitoneal fibrosis

  • Do you feel severe pain when pressing on your abdomen (stomach)?

  • Do you feel that your abdomen (stomach) is bloated or has a lot of gas?

  • Do you have nausea or vomiting?

  • Do you have less or no appetite, therefore eat less food?

  • Have you noticed your eyes or skin are turning yellow?

Treatment for retroperitoneal fibrosis

Anti-inflammatory medicine, surgery, and other procedures can help treat retroperitoneal fibrosis.

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References

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    https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(06)68035-5/fulltext

  • Vaglio A, Maritati F. Idiopathic Retroperitoneal Fibrosis. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2016 Jul;27(7):1880-9. doi: 10.1681/ASN.2015101110. Epub 2016 Feb 9. PMID: 26860343; PMCID: PMC4926988.

    https://jasn.asnjournals.org/content/27/7/1880

  • Tanaka T, Masumori N. Current approach to diagnosis and management of retroperitoneal fibrosis. Int J Urol. 2020 May;27(5):387-394. doi: 10.1111/iju.14218. Epub 2020 Mar 12. PMID: 32166828.

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  • Prunoiu VM, Marincaş MA, Brătucu E, Ştefania N, Răvaş MM. Idiopathic Retroperitoneal Fibrosis. Chirurgia (Bucur). 2021 Jan-Feb;116(1):117-123. doi: 10.21614/chirurgia.116.1.117. PMID: 33638333.

    https://www.revistachirurgia.ro/pdfs/2021-1-117.pdf

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Reviewed By:

Caroline M. Doan, DO

Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal medicine)

Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.

Aiko Yoshioka, MD

Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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