Mitrofanoff procedure in children: use of the appendix and VQZ plasty seems to minimize complications.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Variations around Mitrofanoff technique exist for continent catheterizable channel (CCC). The present study aims to analyze CCC complications within our patient cohort, in which the appendix was given preference to the maximum.

Methods

Retrospective review of pediatric patients who had CCC surgery in our institution (2007-2019). A nine-item questionnaire was sent to assess current use of their CCC.

Results

Among the 31 patient-cohort, appendix was used in 30, with a VQZ plasty in the right lower quadrant in 29. Postoperatively, seven CCC dysfunctions occurred in six patients between one month and nine years (four catheterization difficulties, one CCC stenosis at bladder level, one CCC incontinence, one parastomal hernia, no superficial stenosis). Of these comp

SUBMITTER: Konig A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12474596 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature