MS = Surgical formation of an opening in the ureter for external drainage of the urine; cutaneous route utilizes a ureteral orifice emerging through the skin. AN = do not use /util except by MeSH definition UI = D014519

an opening of the ureter to the skin to allow drainage of urine.

A surgical procedure consisting of cutting the ureters from the bladder and connecting them to an opening (see Stoma) on the abdomen allowing urine to flow into a collection bag.