Ureterostomy

Surgical formation of an opening in the ureter for external drainage of the urine; cutaneous route utilizes a ureteral orifice emerging through the skin.

Year introduced: 1988

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Tree Number(s): E04.579.947, E04.950.774.852.947

MeSH Unique ID: D014519

Entry Terms:

• Ureterostomies

Previous Indexing:

• Ureter/surgery (1966-1987)
• Urinary Diversion (1966-1987)

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Ostomy
Ureterostomy

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Urogenital Surgical Procedures
Urologic Surgical Procedures
Urinary Diversion
Ureterostomy