Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Cystostomy

Surgical creation of an opening (stoma) in the URINARY BLADDER for drainage.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Surgical creation of an opening (stoma) in the URINARY BLADDER for drainage.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Vesicostomy
  • Cystostomies
  • Vesicostomies
  • Suprapubic Cystostomy
  • Cystostomies, Suprapubic
  • Cystostomy, Suprapubic
  • Suprapubic Cystostomies

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with CYSTOTOMY

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History Note

88

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Previous Indexing

  • Bladder/surgery (1966-1987)
  • Urinary Catheterization (1966-1987)
  • Urinary Diversion (1966-1987)

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  1. E04w.579w.240
  2. E04w.950w.774.852w.240

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cystostomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003559. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003559
  2. Cystostomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q29014759