transureteroureterostomy


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trans·u·re·ter·o·u·re·ter·os·to·my (TUU),

(tranz'yū-rē'tĕr-ō-yū-rē'tĕr-os'tŏ-mē),
Anastomosis of the transected end of one ureter into the intact contralateral ureter, by direct or elliptic end-to-side technique. See: ureteroureterostomy.
Synonym(s): transureteroureteral anastomosis
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transureteroureterostomy

(trăns′yo͝o-rē′tə-rō-yo͝o-rē′tə-rŏs′tə-mē, trănz′-)
n.
The suture of the transected end of one ureter into the intact opposite ureter.
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trans·u·re·ter·o·u·re·ter·os·to·my

(trans-yūr'ĕ-tĕr-ō-yŭr'ĕ-tĕr-os'tŏ-mē)
Anastomosis of the transected end of one ureter into the intact contralateral ureter, by direct or elliptic end-to-side technique.
See also: ureteroureterostomy
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