Why the study?
Does nephrectomy improve hypertension in patients with unilateral renal disease?
Does nephrectomy improve hypertension in patients with unilateral renal disease?
Nephrectomy can provide a cure for hypertension in a subset of patients with unilateral renal disease, most commonly those with pyelonephritis.
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Nephrectomy may offer cure in select unilateral renal hypertension; leaves open need for prospective trials to define candidates and durability.
Douglas et al. (1959) studied this question.
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