Use of blunt right angles to aid in intussusception of a Bricker ileal conduit

The Bricker ileal conduit has been the most popular urinary diversion technique following a radical cystectomy since the 1950s. The procedure typically provides a high quality of life for patients. However, stomal complications occur in 16%-65% of ileal conduit cases. We describe an easy technique t...

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Published in:	Canadian journal of urology Vol. 21; no. 1; p. 7171
Main Authors:	Strigenz, Michael E, Uhlman, Matthew A, Brown, James A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Canada 01-02-2014
Subjects:	Cystectomy Humans Ostomy - adverse effects Ostomy - methods Quality of Life Suture Techniques Urinary Diversion - methods
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Summary:	The Bricker ileal conduit has been the most popular urinary diversion technique following a radical cystectomy since the 1950s. The procedure typically provides a high quality of life for patients. However, stomal complications occur in 16%-65% of ileal conduit cases. We describe an easy technique to aid in the intussusception of a Bricker ileal conduit. This technique produces stomas with a height of 2 cm-3 cm consistently. In our experience, we have had excellent results when using this technique.
ISSN:	1195-9479