Urinary Diversion
Synonyms
Conduit, Ileal
Conduits, Ileal
Diversion, Urinary
Diversions, Urinary
Ileal Conduit
Ileal Conduits
Urinary Diversions
Temporary or permanent diversion of the flow of urine through the ureter away from the URINARY BLADDER in the presence of a bladder disease or after cystectomy. There is a variety of techniques: direct anastomosis of ureter and bowel, cutaneous ureterostomy, ileal, jejunal or colon conduit, ureterosigmoidostomy, etc. (From Campbell's Urology, 6th ed, p2654)