A ureterostomy is a surgical procedure that creates a new artificial opening for a ureter or kidney to divert urine away from a bladder that is not functioning or has been removed. It is used to treat conditions including bladder cancer, spinal cord injury, and birth defects such as spina bifida.
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A ureterostomy is the creation of a stoma for a ureter or kidney.
Ureterostomy (Wikipedia)
Treats: Bladder Cancer, Lead: treats Bladder Cancer
Indications include bladder cancer, spinal cord injury, malfunction of the bladder, and birth defects such as spina bifida.
Treats: Spinal Cord Injury, Lead: treats Spinal Cord Injury
Indications include bladder cancer, spinal cord injury, malfunction of the bladder, and birth defects such as spina bifida.
Treats: Spina Bifida, Lead: treats Spina Bifida
Indications include bladder cancer, spinal cord injury, malfunction of the bladder, and birth defects such as spina bifida.
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