Use of the appendix in urologic reconstructive operation
Benge, B.N.; Winslow, B.H.
Surgery Gynecology and Obstetrics 177(6): 601-603
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0039-6087 PMID: 8266272 Document Number: 412214
Advances in genitourinary operation have allowed use of an appendicovesicostomy in patients requiring chronic catheterization for bladder emptying. Recent discussions of the appropriateness of incidental appendectomy have ignored the potential usefulness of the appendix as a catheterizable stoma. We present our experience with the Mitrofanoff principle to illustrate the advantages of an appendicovesicostomy and make a plea against incidental appendectomy in certain patient groups.