[A case of sensitive urethra treated by continent vesicostomy using detrusor tube].

A case of sensitive urethra treated with continent vesicostomy is reported. She suffered from atonic bladder due to a previous pelvic surgery and could not continue clean intermittent self-catheterization because of pain and discomfort, or sensitive urethra. Continent vesicostomy using detrusor tube following Mitrofanoff principle was performed. Postoperatively, the daily life activity improved markedly. Mitrofanoff operation is considered to be applicable to the cases with sensitive urethra after sufficient explanation and consent.