Cutaneous Ureterostomy, the Preferred Diversion of the Solitary Functioning Kidney

Abstract

Ten cases of cutaneous ureterostomy are presented. The results illustrate that the fear of stenosis and slough in transplanting even a normal calibre ureter to skin is generally not warranted. The diversion of a solitary kidney to an interposed ileal segment is to be discouraged since it prolongs operation time and increases morbidity. In 2 patients with stenosis of the stoma a revision involving the then-dilated ureter was easily performed.