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Meaning of ureteroproctostomy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
jʊˌriːtəroʊˌprɑktəˈstɑmi

Definitions

A form of urinary diversion involving the creation of an anastomosis between a ureter and the rectum.

uncountable, usually

Examples

“The ureteral catheters are passed through the holes and down toward the anus. Mucosa-to-mucosa ureteroproctostomies are made over the catheters with atraumatic chromic catgut. The catheters insure patency, prevent⟳ reflux, and temporarily divert urine from the suture line.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

ureteropyelography ureteropyeloscopy ureterorenoscope ureterorenoscopy ureteroscope ureteroscopy

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