Mitrofanoff principle
Mitrofanoff Principle
The Mitrofanoff Principle (pronounced: mee-troh-fah-noff) is a surgical procedure used in urology. It was first described by French surgeon Paul Mitrofanoff in 1980.
Etymology
The term "Mitrofanoff Principle" is named after Paul Mitrofanoff, the French surgeon who first described the procedure. The word "principle" is derived from the Latin word "principium", which means "a beginning, foundation, origin, or source".
Definition
The Mitrofanoff Principle is a surgical technique that creates a conduit, or channel, between the urinary bladder and the skin surface. This conduit is typically made from the appendix, but can also be made from other tubular structures in the body. The conduit allows for clean intermittent catheterization, a method of emptying the bladder using a catheter, without the need for a traditional urethral route.
Related Terms
- Catheterization: The process of inserting a catheter into a body cavity or organ to inject or remove fluid.
- Urinary Bladder: A hollow muscular organ that collects and stores urine excreted by the kidneys before disposal by urination.
- Appendix: A tube-shaped sac attached to the lower end of the large intestine.
- Urology: The branch of medicine and physiology concerned with the function and disorders of the urinary system.
See Also
References
- Mitrofanoff P. Trans-appendicular continent cystostomy in the management of the neurogenic bladder. Chir Pediatr. 1980;21(4):297-305.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mitrofanoff principle
- Wikipedia's article - Mitrofanoff principle
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