Meckel's diverticulum: an alternative conduit for the Mitrofanoff procedure

J Postgrad Med. 2003 Apr-Jun;49(2):151-3.

Abstract

The Mitrofanoff procedure is a versatile technique that is successfully used in achieving continent urinary diversion for a wide variety of urological conditions. Appendix and usable segment of ureter are commonly employed for this purpose and provide desirable results. This communication describes a teenage girl with lumbosacral agenesis and neurogenic bladder in whom Meckel's diverticulum was successfully used for the Mitrofanoff procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Meckel Diverticulum / surgery*
  • Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / surgery*
  • Urinary Diversion / methods*