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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 '''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. | ||
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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 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.
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