Surgical cyst decortication in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To provide a summary of the relevant literature regarding the impact of surgical cyst decortication on hypertension, renal function, and pain management in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD).

Methods

Data collection was conducted via a Medline search using the subject headings autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, surgery, decortication, and marsupialization. Additional reports were derived from references included within these articles.

Results

Despite a trend for improved blood pressure control after cyst decortication in some studies, this cumulative review of the literature did not provide consistent evidence supporting the role of this procedure in blood pressure management in patients with ADPKD. Surgical cyst deco

SUBMITTER: Millar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3643310 | biostudies-literature | 2013 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature