Mitrofanoff principle
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In urology
, the Mitrofanoff principle is the creation of a passage way for urine
or enema
fluid that, by its (surgical) construction, has a valve
mechanism to allow continence
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Procedures which make use of the Mitrofanoff principle:
Urology
Urology is the medical and surgical specialty that focuses on the urinary tracts of males and females, and on the reproductive system of males. Medical professionals specializing in the field of urology are called urologists and are trained to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with urological...
, the Mitrofanoff principle is the creation of a passage way for urine
Urine
Urine is a typically sterile liquid by-product of the body that is secreted by the kidneys through a process called urination and excreted through the urethra. Cellular metabolism generates numerous by-products, many rich in nitrogen, that require elimination from the bloodstream...
or enema
Enema
An enema is the procedure of introducing liquids into the rectum and colon via the anus. The increasing volume of the liquid causes rapid expansion of the lower intestinal tract, often resulting in very uncomfortable bloating, cramping, powerful peristalsis, a feeling of extreme urgency and...
fluid that, by its (surgical) construction, has a valve
Valve
A valve is a device that regulates, directs or controls the flow of a fluid by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways. Valves are technically pipe fittings, but are usually discussed as a separate category...
mechanism to allow continence
Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is any involuntary leakage of urine. It is a common and distressing problem, which may have a profound impact on quality of life. Urinary incontinence almost always results from an underlying treatable medical condition but is under-reported to medical practitioners...
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Procedures which make use of the Mitrofanoff principle:
- Mitrofanoff procedure
- Malone antegrade continence enemaMalone antegrade continence enemaA Malone antegrade continence enema, also known as Malone procedure and by the abbreviation MACE, is a surgical procedure used to create a continent pathway proximal to the anus that facilitates fecal evacuation using enemas....
- Monti procedureMonti procedureThe Monti procedure is a surgical procedure in which a part of the gastrointestinal tract is used to create a continent conduit between the skin surface and the urinary bladder or a neobladder.-Eponym:...
Eponym
It is named after the French urologist (Mitrofanoff) who popularized it.External links
- Mitrofanoff principle - biology-online.com.
- Mitrofanoff principle - cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk.