Ureterostomy
Ureterostomy
Ureterostomy (pronounced: yoo-ree-tuh-ROS-tuh-mee) is a surgical procedure that creates a new route for urine to exit the body. The term is derived from the Greek words "oureter" meaning ureter and "stoma" meaning mouth or opening.
Procedure
During a ureterostomy, the surgeon reroutes one or both ureters to an opening in the abdomen, creating a stoma. This procedure is typically performed when the bladder is not functioning properly or has been removed due to disease or injury. The urine then drains from the kidneys through the ureters and out of the body through the stoma.
Types of Ureterostomy
There are two main types of ureterostomy: cutaneous ureterostomy and ileal conduit. In a cutaneous ureterostomy, the ureters are connected directly to the skin surface. In an ileal conduit, a piece of the small intestine is used to create a conduit for the urine to pass from the ureters to the outside of the body.
Related Terms
- Ureter: The tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
- Stoma: An opening on the body created by surgery.
- Ileal Conduit: A type of urinary diversion where a piece of the small intestine is used to create a conduit for urine to exit the body.
- Cutaneous Ureterostomy: A type of ureterostomy where the ureters are connected directly to the skin surface.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ureterostomy
- Wikipedia's article - Ureterostomy
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