title: Permanent cutaneous ureterostomy: 18 years of experience.
abstract: We have reviewed 84 patients managed with cutaneous ureterostomy during the last 18 years. If at least 1 hypertrophied and dilated ureter is available cutaneous ureterostomy is a safe and effective diversion, with satisfactory late functional results. Stomal stenosis remains a continuing problem but usually is managed easily if present. Cutaneous ureterostomy should be used in selected patients until the ideal form of vesical substitution is achieved.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014513:Ureter / Q000601:surgery; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*