Kidney atrophy refers to the shrinking of one or both kidneys to a size smaller than normal. It indicates a loss of kidney tissue and often implies reduced kidney function.
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What Is It
Can be caused by various underlying conditions that damage kidney tissue over time, such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), reduced blood supply (renal artery stenosis), chronic infections, obstruction, or congenital abnormalities.
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Treatment Benefits
Identify and manage underlying cause of atrophy/kidney disease; Preserve remaining kidney function; Slow progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD); Manage complications of CKD (anemia, bone disease, high BP).
What to expect after Surgery
Underlying cause identified/managed; Kidney function stabilized or decline slowed; Complications of CKD managed. Atrophy itself is usually irreversible, focus is on preserving function.
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