Suprapubic cystostomy
Suprapubic Cystostomy
Suprapubic cystostomy (pronounced: soo-pruh-pyoo-bik sis-tos-tuh-mee) is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the urinary bladder from an incision in the abdomen. It is a form of urinary diversion.
Etymology
The term "suprapubic" is derived from the Latin words "supra" meaning "above" and "pubis" meaning "pubic bone". "Cystostomy" comes from the Greek words "kystis" meaning "bladder" and "stoma" meaning "mouth" or "opening".
Procedure
In a suprapubic cystostomy, a catheter is inserted into the bladder through an incision above the pubic bone. This allows urine to drain from the bladder. The procedure is typically performed under general or spinal anesthesia.
Indications
Suprapubic cystostomy is often performed when long-term catheterization is necessary, such as in patients with neurogenic bladder disorders, severe pelvic trauma, or in cases where urethral catheterization is not possible or contraindicated.
Related Terms
- Cystostomy: A surgical procedure that creates an opening into the bladder.
- Catheter: A tube used to drain urine from the bladder.
- Urinary Bladder: A hollow organ that stores urine.
- Neurogenic Bladder: A condition where the nerves that control the bladder are damaged.
- Pelvic Trauma: An injury to the pelvis.
- Urethral Catheterization: The insertion of a catheter into the bladder through the urethra.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Suprapubic cystostomy
- Wikipedia's article - Suprapubic cystostomy
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