title: Use of blunt right angles to aid in intussusception of a Bricker ileal conduit.
abstract: The Bricker ileal conduit has been the most popular urinary diversion technique following a radical cystectomy since the 1950s. The procedure typically provides a high quality of life for patients. However, stomal complications occur in 16%-65% of ileal conduit cases. We describe an easy technique to aid in the intussusception of a Bricker ileal conduit. This technique produces stomas with a height of 2 cm-3 cm consistently. In our experience, we have had excellent results when using this technique.
authors: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.
authors: Michael E
authors: ME
authors: Strigenz
authors: Matthew A
authors: MA
authors: Uhlman
authors: James A
authors: JA
authors: Brown
mesh_terms: D015653:Cystectomy; D006801:Humans; D010030:Ostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D011788:Quality of Life; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000379:methods*