title: The Koch pouch: radiographic evaluation of the orthotopic and cutaneous forms.
abstract: The Koch pouch is a continent ileal reservoir. It has several advantages over the standard ileal conduit. The pouch can be attached to the skin (cutaneous type) or the male urethra (orthotopic type). Both variations have special imaging considerations. The suggested imaging protocol is based upon experience with 47 patients (22 with orthotopic and 25 with cutaneous pouches). The normal appearance of the new and mature pouch and its complications and their management are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton, Ont.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Woods
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dobranowski
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Orovan
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Schiff
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000473:pathology; D015653:Cystectomy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology