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Urinary diversion
Introduction
Template:Search infobox Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.
Overview
Overview
Urinary diversion is any one of several surgical procedures to reroute urine flow from its normal pathway. It may be necessary for diseased or defective ureters, bladder or urethra, either temporarily or permanently. Some diversions result in a stoma.
Classification
Classification
- Ileal conduit urinary diversion
- Indiana pouch reservoir
- Neobladder to urethra diversion
Complications
Complications
Complications include incisional hernia, neobladder-intestinal and neobladder-cutaneous fistulas, neobladder rupture and mucous formation.
References
References
- Hautmann R (2003). “Urinary diversion: ileal conduit to neobladder”. J Urol. 169 (3): 834–42. PMID 12576795.