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Urostomy
A urostomy is a stoma (artificial opening) for the urinary system. A urostomy is made in cases where long-term drainage of urine through the bladder and urethra is not possible, e.g. after extensive surgery or in case of obstruction.A "continent urostomy" is an artificial bladder formed out of a segment small bowel. This is fashioned into a pouch, which can be emptied intermittently with a catheter. It avoids the need for a stoma bag on the urostomy.See also:Ileal conduit urinary diversion
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Urostomy
U·ros·to·my n. Surgical construction of an artificial excretory opening from the urinary tract. Urostomy A diversion of the urinary flow away from [more]Urostomy - Community and Resources


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urostomy
[yoo-RAHS-toe-mee]
An operation to create an opening from inside the body to the outside, making a new way to pass urine.

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