Cutaneous ureterostomy in children--long-term followup

From 1963 to 1983, 45 children with benign disease underwent urinary diversion with cutaneous ureterostomy. Patient selection for cutaneous ureterostomy was predicted on the presence of at least 1 dilated ureter. Followup ranged from 4 months to 20 years, with a mean of 7.9 years. Of the patients 29 (64 per cent) had a minimum followup of 5 years and 18 (40 per cent) were followed for more than 10 years. Postoperative complications, results of followup excretory urography and the ultimate fate of these children were analyzed. The results demonstrate the usefulness of cutaneous ureterostomy as a permanent form of urinary diversion in selected children.