Cutaneous ureterostomy, the preferred diversion of the solitary functioning kidney

Ten cases of cutaneous ureterostomy are presented. The results illustrate that the fear of stenosis and slough in transplanting even a normal calibre ureter to skin is generally not warranted. The diversion of a solitary kidney to an interposed ileal segment is to be discouraged since it prolongs operation time and increases morbidity. In 2 patients with stenosis of the stoma a revision involving the then-dilated ureter was easily performed.