urethrostomy

urethrostomy /ure·thros·to·my/ (u?re-thros´tah-me) surgical formation of a permanent opening of the urethra at the perineal surface.

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u·re·thros·to·my (yr-thrst-m)

n.

1. Surgical construction of an artificial excretory opening from the urethra.

2. The opening that is created by such a procedure.

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urethrostomy

creation of a permanent opening for the urethra in the perineum.

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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).