Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Stack #87315

Treatments for the Urinary System

TreatmentDefinition
bilateral cutaneous ureterostomy surgical implantation of ureters into the abdominal wall
bladder diverticulectomy surgical removal of the diverticulum from the bladder
cystectomy surgical removal or resection of the bladder
cystostomy surgical opening into the bladder
dialysis artificial means of removing wastes from the blood when the kidneys no longer function
fulguration high frequency laser is used to burn lesions off the bladder lining
ileal conduit surgical implant of the ureter into a piece of ileum attached to the abdominal wall as a stoma
kidney transplant surgical replacement of kidney with a donor
litholopaxy crushing of stones and flushing out the fragments through a catheter
lithotripsy breaking up or crushing of stones
meatotomy increases the diameter of the urinary meatus
nephrectomy surgical removal of a kidney
nephrolithotomy surgical removal of a kidney stone
nephrostomy surgical opening from the renal pelvis to the outside of the body
pyeloplasty surgical repair of the renal pelvis
urethropexy fixation of the urethra to the posterior pubic bone
urethroplasty surgical repair of the urethra
Created by: kate8686
Popular Medical sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards