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What are the differences between a urostomy and a iliostomy?
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Urostomy v ileostomy: A urostomy is a way to divert the flow of urine from the bladder. The most common is an ileal conduit. This is formed by connecting the ureters to a small segment of bowel and then bringing that bowel out to the abdominal wall as a stoma. This looks much like an ileostomy because it is fashioned out of small bowel. However, it only puts out urine whereas an ileostomy puts out liquid stool.
Answered 10/26/2018
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