Permanent cutaneous ureterostomy: 18 years of experience.

We have reviewed 84 patients managed with cutaneous ureterostomy during the last 18 years. If at least 1 hypertrophied and dilated ureter is available cutaneous ureterostomy is a safe and effective diversion, with satisfactory late functional results. Stomal stenosis remains a continuing problem but usually is managed easily if present. Cutaneous ureterostomy should be used in selected patients until the ideal form of vesical substitution is achieved.