What is Mitrofanoff stoma?

A Mitrofanoff (say: me-TROFF-an-off) is a small tunnel from the bladder to the outside of the body. This tunnel is made with surgery (an operation). The opening on the outside of the body is called a stoma. Right after the operation, your child will have a tube that drains urine (pee) from the bladder.

Who invented Mitrofanoff?

A Mitrofanoff is actually somewhat similar to a urostomy, except there’s no need to use ostomy pouches. The Mitrofanoff procedure, also known as the Mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy, was named after its inventor, Paul Mitrofanoff.

Why do people get Mitrofanoff?

The Mitrofanoff procedure is done for children who can not urinate on their own. Many of these children use traditional catheters before surgery. These catheters are inserted through the urethra, the normal place pee exits the body.

How long does Mitrofanoff surgery take?

The surgery will take 1 to 3 hours and is often done with other surgical procedures your child may need. After surgery, your child will go to the recovery room for a short time, and then back to his or her patient room.

Is a Mitrofanoff a stoma?

A Mitrofanoff is a catheterisable channel which has been created between the skin and the urinary bladder (reservoir) or new (neo) bladder (see ‘Having a Clam Cystoplasty’ leaflet) which forms a small opening called a stoma on the surface of the skin.

How do you flush a Mitrofanoff?

GUIDE TO PERFORMING FLUSH Mitrofanoff catheter from the drainage bag. Kink the Mitrofanoff catheter to stop urine flow. Wrap the top of the leg bag in the wipe to keep it clean. Attach syringe to Mitrofanoff and commence slow gentle flushing.

How often should a suprapubic catheter be changed?

Your catheter may have to be replaced every 4 to 6 weeks. A caregiver may do this for you. You may be given a catheter kit that has the supplies you need. If you have not received a kit, ask your doctor what you’ll need.

Can you catheterize a stoma?

A Mitrofanoff surgery is a procedure in which a surgeon cuts a piece of tubular tissue and creates a conduit from a stoma to the bladder. An individual with a Mitrofanoff empties the bladder by passing an intermittent catheter through the stoma into the bladder.

Is it painful to self catheterize?

Self-catheterization sounds frightening to many people. It seems as if it would be painful or embarrassing. In fact, it is amazingly easy and there is rarely any discomfort. You need to relax and take some deep breaths before you start.

Where is the stoma for the Mitrofanoff procedure?

If you do not have an appendix, your small bowel will be used. The narrow tube is sewn to your skin. The opening is called a stoma, and it is usually placed in the belly button, making it fairly inconspicuous.

How did the Mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy get its name?

Mitrofanoff procedure. The Mitrofanoff procedure also known as the Mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy, is a surgical procedure in which the appendix is used to create a conduit between the skin surface and the urinary bladder. It was named after its developer, Paul Mitrofanoff.

What kind of tube is used for Mitrofanoff?

To create a Mitrofanoff, the surgeon will make a narrow tube using a piece of your appendix. If you do not have an appendix, your small bowel will be used. The narrow tube is sewn to your skin. The opening is called a stoma, and it is usually placed in the belly button, making it fairly inconspicuous.

How is the Mitrofanoff used in the bladder?

A Mitrofanoff is a small channel that connects the bladder to the outside of the body. A catheter is used to empty urine from the bladder through the channel, and a one way flap valve is used to maintain urine control. How is the Mitrofanoff constructed? To create a Mitrofanoff, the surgeon will make a narrow tube using a piece of your appendix.