Cecal tubularization: lengthening technique for creation of catheterizable conduit.
The creation of a continent, catherizable stoma is an integral component of successful continent urinary diversion. A technique is described which allows lengthening of a continent appendicovesicostomy. This technique extends the applications for the Mitrofanoff principle of urinary tract reconstruction.
Cromie
W J
WJ
Division of Urologic Surgery, Albany Medical Center, New York.
Barada
J H
JH
Weingarten
J L
JL
D000293:Adolescent; D001065:Appendix / Q000601:surgery; D002432:Cecum / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000601:surgery*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000379:methods*