Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Ureterostomy

Surgical formation of an opening in the ureter for external drainage of the urine; cutaneous route utilizes a ureteral orifice emerging through the skin.

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Abstract

Surgical formation of an opening in the ureter for external drainage of the urine; cutaneous route utilizes a ureteral orifice emerging through the skin.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Ureterostomies

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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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Previous Indexing

  • Ureter/surgery (1966-1987)
  • Urinary Diversion (1966-1987)

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  1. E04w.579w.947w
  2. E04w.950w.774.852w.947w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ureterostomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014519. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014519
  2. Ureterostomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ureterostomy
  3. Ureterostomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3552514