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==Overview==

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 [[Urinary bladder|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]]




[[Category:Urology]]

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