Evaluation of ileum interposition in ureterosigmoidostomy: experimental studies

Ureterosigmoidostomy

After a brief review of the main ureterosigmoidostomy techniques, the Authors evaluate their own experience based on 116 patients operated between 1969 and 1987. The early and late complications of this procedure have been analyzed, in particular those regarding the state of the upper urinary tracts, hyperchloremic acidosis, colonic neoplasms, renal stones and proctitis. The Authors conclude that ureterosigmoidostomy still seems to have a well-defined role among urinary diversion possibilities that may be offered to patients (in particular women).