ureteroileostomy

ureteroileostomy
Implantation of a ureter into an isolated segment of ileum which drains through an abdominal stoma. [uretero- + ileum + G. stoma, mouth]

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ure·tero·il·e·os·to·my (u-re″tər-o-il″e-osґtə-me) urinary diversion consisting of anastomosis of the ureters to an isolated loop of ileum, drained through a stoma on the abdominal wall. See also ileal conduit, under conduit.

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  • ileal conduit — a segment of small intestine (ileum) used to convey urine from the ureters to the exterior into an appliance (see also urinary diversion). The ureters are implanted into an isolated segment of bowel, usually ileum but sometimes sigmoid colon, one …   Medical dictionary

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