Continence mechanisms of the Indiana pouch.

The Indiana pouch is a large capacity, lowpressure continent urinary reservoir. The mechanism of continence in the Indiana pouch has been shown to be the result of several factors, including the natural resistance of the ileocecal valve, resistance produced by the plication or tapering of the ileal efferent limb, and peristalsis of the ileum. Continence in urinary diversions is reviewed with special emphasis on the mechanisms of continence in the Indiana pouch. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]