Sutures and Wound Repair/ General Surgery (ABSA) Practice Test

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Which of the following describes the main function of an ileal conduit?

To serve as a new bladder
To reroute urine from the kidneys to an external pouch
To connect the ureters to the colon
To facilitate kidney function

The correct answer is: To reroute urine from the kidneys to an external pouch

The ileal conduit primarily functions to reroute urine from the kidneys to an external pouch. This surgical procedure involves the use of a segment of the ileum, which is a part of the small intestine, to create a passage that allows urine to exit the body after the bladder has been removed or is non-functional. In this procedure, the ureters are attached to one end of the ileal segment, and the other end is brought out through the abdominal wall to create a stoma. The urine then flows from the kidneys, through the ureters, and into the ileal conduit before being collected in an external pouch attached to the stoma. This effectively allows for urinary diversion, which is especially important in patients who have undergone cystectomy (removal of the bladder) due to conditions such as cancer. The other options do not accurately describe the function of an ileal conduit. Although it provides an external means of draining urine, it does not serve as a new bladder, connect the ureters to the colon, or directly facilitate kidney function. The primary role is to ensure that urine can be expelled from the body safely and effectively when the normal urinary pathway is compromised.