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urethrostomy /ure·thros·to·my/ (u″re-thros´tah-me) surgical formation of a permanent opening of the urethra at the perineal surface.
urethrostomy [u″rĕ-thros´tah-me] creation of a permanent opening for the urethra in the perineum.
urethrostomy creation of a permanent opening for the urethra in the perineum. antepubic urethrostomy anastomosis of the urethra to skin of the abdominal wall. May be performed in the male or female, usually because of trauma to the urethra. ischial urethrostomy see perineal urethrostomy (below). perineal urethrostomy one performed in male cats in the perineal region, between the anus and scrotum. Called also ischial urethrostomy, Wilson-Harrison technique. prepubic urethrostomy the opening is created on the ventral surface of the abdomen, cranial to the pubis. scrotal urethrostomy one performed in dogs at the level of the scrotum, usually for chronic cystic calculi, penile amputation or traumatic strictures. After removal of the scrotum and testicles, the urethra is opened and sutured to the skin, creating a permanent opening. Wilson-Harrison urethrostomy see perineal urethrostomy (above). Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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