s1 May 1968Relationship of Intrinsic Renal Pathology to Efficacy of Surgery for Renovascular Hypertension.Diane W. Crocker, M.D., Ezra A. Amsterdam, M.D., A. Richard Christlieb, M.D., Roger B. Hickler, M.D., F.A.C.P., Gustave J. Dammin, M.D.Diane W. Crocker, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, Ezra A. Amsterdam, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, A. Richard Christlieb, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, Roger B. Hickler, M.D., F.A.C.P.Search for more papers by this author, Gustave J. Dammin, M.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-68-5-1153_2 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptThe long-term postoperative effect of surgery on the hypertension of 29 patients with renal artery stenosis has been determined and correlated with the renal pathology. In 20 patients bilateral and in 9 patients ipsilateral (stenotic side) open biospies were obtained. Average duration of postoperative follow-up was 19 months. A successful result was obtained in 14 patients, defined as attainment of a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg or less, or a decrease in mean pressure of 20 mm Hg or more (on no therapy or less than preoperatively). Type of surgery (nephrectomy or vascular repair) was not a factor in... This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Boston, Massachusetts PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited byHypertension, Adrenal Abnormalities, and Alterations in Plasma Renin ActivityJ. CAULlE GUNNELLS JR., M.D., F.A.C.P., W. L. MCGUFFIN JR., M.D., R. R. ROBINSON, M.D., F.A.C.P., C. E. GRIM, M.D., SAMUEL WELLS, M.D., DONALD SILVER, M.D., J. F. GLENN, M.D. 1 May 1968Volume 68, Issue 5Page: 1153-1153KeywordsBlood pressureHypertensionNephrectomyRenal arteriesStenosisSurgeryVascular surgery ePublished: 1 December 2008 Issue Published: 1 May 1968 PDF downloadLoading ...