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A urostomy, or urinary diversion is a surgically created opening in the abdomen that allows urine to pass directly out of the body. Most commonly performed to remove bladder cancer, a urostomy may also be necessary where interstitial cystitus or some types of kidney disease are present, or if there is severe injury to the urinary tract. Urostomies are always on the right side of the body, and generally have very little or no odor. Waste will collect throughout the day and night. Some patients employ a night drainage system to collect urine while they are sleeping. | |
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