Z93: Artificial opening status
Z93.5: Cystostomy status
The bladder sits low down in the abdomen and collects the urine. The urine is produced in the two kidneys. The urine flows from the kidneys into the bladder via the ureters. When you pass water, the urine flows from the bladder via the urethra and out.
A urostomy is an additional opening of the bladder. A urostomy is attached with surgery. The bladder has a connection to the outside via a urostomy in the lower abdomen. As a result, urine is excreted directly through the skin.
A urostomy can be attached when the urethra is constricted or obstructed because of a disease or injury. Sometimes you will only have a urostomy for a certain period of time to look after the urethra. The urethra may then heal again. You may also have the artificial outlet from the bladder permanently.
The artificial orifice in your bladder requires a special treatment. That includes for instance cleaning the opening and replacing material at the opening.
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