title: A new technique in independent intermittent catheterization: the Mitrofanoff catheterizable channel.
abstract: The Mitrofanoff continent catheterizable channel is a surgical option that gives rehabilitation patients who have difficulty gaining access to their urethras for clean intermittent catheterization more independence in selfcare. This article presents a historical review, pre- and postoperative nursing assessment, nursing care, and a case study.
authors.affiliation: Urology Clinic P7, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98105, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Kurtz
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Van Zandt
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Sapp
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000293:Adolescent; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D003559:Cystostomy / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods*; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000601:surgery*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000379:methods*