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Apr 29, 2007 at 18:49 »
If you don't like Sepulveda, go watch his Yahoo video. Just after 2:30 you will fall in love with him.
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Apr 29, 2007 at 18:49 »
I'm pretty disappointed with the draft.
1st Timmons
I'm not going to fault this pick too much. I would've gone a different direction (maybe Branch from Michigan), but there were so many LBs picked early on, that if we didn't take this guy, someone else would've soon. The only reason people compare Posluzney (sp) to Hamm and Zach Thomas is b/c they're all white. Honestly. I think Poz would've been a reach in the 1st, as I think he was pretty mediocre his senior season at PSU.
2nd Woodley
He's a 'name' guy, whom the Steelers usually don't draft a lot of, but my biggest problem here is that he's a tweener. It worked for guys like Porter; it failed miserably for guys like Alonzo Jackson. Yet every year, just like the Pirates draft hitters and try to make them pitchers, the Steelers draft DE/LB-types that often end up not being good at either. Woodley's Michigan teammate who was drafted with the next pick seemed like more of a pure LB.
3rd Spaeth
Fuck this pick. I probably like Jerame Tuman more than most people, but even if you don't like him as a backup, you'd agree that TE was not even in the Steelers' top 5 needs. What made this one even worse is that RB Tony Hunt and that RB from Louisville were both still available at this pick. I would be fine with this guy in the 5th or 6th, but the 3rd is a huge overdraft.
4th Sepulveda
We basically burned 2 picks on a punter, which I consider an atrocity. I don't care how good he was in college; in the NFL, the difference between the best punter and worst punter is only about 6-7 yards per punt. On top of that, we have Andy Lee in camp every year, who routinely outperforms Gardocki, and on top of all that, there's 100's of UFA punters floating around, since only 32 have jobs every year. All the talk about him blowing up players on punt coverage is rubbish; if this guy becomes our punter, they'd worry too much about getting him injured. He's going to stay safe like every other punter; he just may look better doing it. Overall horrible waste of 2 picks. Good teams should NEVER draft a punter; it's like drafting an RP in one of the first 4 rounds of the MLB draft.
4th McBean
Don't know a lot about this guy. I don't think he makes the team. Size seems to be a concern.
5th Stephenson
At least they FINALLY used a pick to address an actual need. Still, when you start picking in this area, the chances of a player filling that need are a lot less. If Stephenson makes the team this year, it'll be because of the lack of overall O-line depth, rather than his ability.
6th Gay
I liked this pick. I know he's undersized, but when I watched him play, he looked very natually athletic to me, with the potential to be a big playmaker. I'm much happier with using a 6th rounder to get Gay (hehe) than using a 1st rounder to get Revis, since I consider the secondary one of the few places on the team where we're young and have depth.
7th Baker
My favorite pick in the draft. I could see a team taking this guy in the 3rd-4th round, and not having teams think it was an overdraft in the slightest. To be able to get a big name player from a big name school with big play potential in the last round of the draft? Great finish.
Great picks: Baker
Good picks: Gay
Decent picks: Timmons, Stephenson
Meh picks: Woodley, McBean
Awful picks: Meath, Sepulveda
Biggest concerns
1. Total failure to address lack of depth at RB. Once again, we're going to ask Parker to carry the weight of the team, with only mediocre help from Davenport. There were great possibilities in Hunt and that guy from Louisville.
2. Near failure to address the offensive line. O-line and RB are positions where guys need a year or two of experience to become competent contributors in the NFL. We can't wait until guys are wavied/retire/have contracts expire to draft guys here and put them right into action.
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Apr 29, 2007 at 19:27 »
Ok if your going to sit here and tear apart the draft atleast get ur shit straight....
1. Branch is no where near the talent of Timmons..The dude gets lost in the middle..Where are you going to play him with Casey there?? Branch is not even as good as Hoke in my eyes..
2. Woodley is a guy who seems unstoppable.. David Harris is not even comparable to him..Harris played MLB and had lil to no pass rush..12 sacks by a guy in one year sounds like he suck?? Are you serious??? Alonzo Jackson isnt even 1/8th of this guy..
3. Does it occur to you that maybe RB isnt a need?? WE have Willie and we signed Najeh to a pretty decent deal..Give Ben another threat..
4. Sepulveda.. Ok this guy is a great talent.. You talked about us "having" Andy Lee the past few years?? If your going to bash people at least get it right.. We never had Andy Lee.. We had Mike Barr...And the whole talk about this guy smashing people on punt coverage are all jokes because he played LB b4..
5. McBeans body being a concern?? Are you high?? He's 6-4 and 285 with alot of room to grow.. Hell end up being bigger than Keisel for sure.
6. I dont know why everyone gets all caught up with the O-line problems.. Even if we loss Faneca... sign Simmons and maybe even Starks and the next year go with Marvel..Mahan..Okobi/Phillips...Simmons..Starks/Colon
I'll agree with the Gay and Baker picks.. but bashing this guys because they dont fit "your needs" is a joke.. The Front Office gets paid to do this shit.. I think they know what they are doing..You seem like one of those guys that will bash these guys now then when they play this year and make plays you'll go around praising them..I dont know how anyone can bash picks by your own team?? Their fuckin Pittsburgh Steelers now..Look in the mirror.. your not Kevin Colbert
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Apr 29, 2007 at 19:32 »
ok, Timmons is a pick that we just kinda took a BOOM or BUST pick with him. Wimbley kinda influenced this pick.
Woodley, just a big name? ok, the guy was a STUD at LB, great instincts, very good strength, flies to the ball, turnover machine. really great value at 2
Spaeth, i am telling you is going to be amazing for this team, just wait and see... you can write it down, and come see me in 3 years.
Sepulveda... you are wrong my friend, good teams do take punters. Punters are game changers, name the last time that the Steelers had a punter that could turn a 3 and out from the 20 to a first and ten for the other team from their 20? this kid can do that.... plus he helps out the Salary Cap for years to come, and you cant tell a player to tone it down, not Tomlins style, they will let him go all out
(side note... its Mike Barr in camp every year, Andy Lee was the RFA punter we signed from SF that was matched by the Niners)
McBean, project... but i really think he will make the team
Stephenson yea he gets the pick, but he will be a practice squad guy as he grows and learns the position
Gay really can grow into a special player, and i think that he will, he can be a special teamer and nickel back as he learns and will take Coke's spot next season.
Baker, i totally agree with you, this is going to be a great pick for us. Size and hands, speed we have at WR this is something we needed on the outside.
2nd day picks this year look like we really have the chance to get some solid football players. 1st round looks like we got really safe picks that will contribute earlier than later
Here We Go Steelers!!!!
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Apr 29, 2007 at 20:49 »
2nd day picks this year look like we really have the chance to get some solid football players. 1st round looks like we got really safe picks that will contribute earlier than later
100% agreeance. This is the first time in a long time that I believe multiple 2nd day picks should be expected to make the team.
The day one picks? I'm on board. They're Pittsburgh Steelers now and I love them all.
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Apr 29, 2007 at 20:50 »
I'll agree with the Gay and Baker picks.. but bashing this guys because they dont fit "your needs" is a joke.. The Front Office gets paid to do this shit.. I think they know what they are doing..You seem like one of those guys that will bash these guys now then when they play this year and make plays you'll go around praising them..I dont know how anyone can bash picks by your own team?? Their fuckin Pittsburgh Steelers now..Look in the mirror.. your not Kevin Colbert
God forbid anyone disagree with a pick.
'Cause everything Colbert has ever touched has turned to gold.
Every year, same thing. Those who don't like every pick are heretics.
The Steelers have, despite popular opinion, missed in the draft. The Fred Gibsons and Nat Adibis are quickly forgotten. And that's all well and good, as what's the point of dwelling on it? But they have occurred and will continue to occur. It's the nature of the draft.
If Branch had been chosen instead of Timmons, some would say Timmons is nowhere near the talent of Branch. Your perspective seems based solely on who the Steelers choose or don't choose. Because the FO knows what it's doing. And that's fine. But that's not for everyone.
What about those fans who talked prospects up on draft and quickly forget any busts or players who don't meet expectations and shrug it off to "it happens?"
There is a very high probability that not everyone drafted today will make the team. Even in a great draft, from the perspective of hindsight, like 2002, not everyone made it. Will you fess up to those failures not being what you thought they would?
I really don't see how praising a guy next year who you thought wouldn't make it on draft day being any different than praising a guy on draft day who doesn't make it next year. Sure, maybe you like to put a positive spin on everything. I don't begrudge those who do. But others like the analysis of the draft, which doesn't spin everything into sunshine.
The Branch v. Timmons, the Woodley v. Harris....the Steelers weren't the only teams to get good prospects. The teams that picked up Branch and Harris got good prospects. Some feel they were better than the prospects we got, some feel ours were better than the guys headed to other teams.
It's a message board for thoughtful discussion and analysis. If your choice is to like all the picks because they are now Steelers, fine. But why make it personal if others don't agree with your point of view?
You said you wanted opinions. If you wanted everyone to just agree with what you think, you should have said such.
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Apr 29, 2007 at 20:57 »
question: can spelveda kick off?
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Reply #17 on:
Apr 29, 2007 at 21:09 »
question: can spelveda kick off?
His response was interesting when asked that:
Did [the Steelers] mention anything about kicking off?
You know what? Jeff Reed does such a great job of that up in Pittsburgh. I'm sure he can show me a thing or two about that and it's something that I might be able to bring to the table later in my career. If that happens to be the case, if that opportunity presents itself, I'd like to make myself ready. But, that's obviously not a need at Pittsburgh right now. So it looks like I'll get the opportunity to learn from somebody who knows what they're doing.
Apparently he didn't watch the shaved one kick off too much....
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Timmons...don't think it's a great pick for the 34, so far as ROLB, but do think he'll fit very well as a 43 WLB. I'm not sold, as others are, on his pass rush for the 34. But I do think his pass coverage skills matchup to those of Porter's, who was one of the best coverage 34 OLBs. Seems that TImmons best fit is inside a 34.
Woodley....this pick made me feel much better about the Timmons' pick before. As said, I don't feel comfortable with Timmons in a pass rush role. On pass rush downs last year, with a four man front, Porter and Haggans were on either side of Smith and Keisel as pass rush ends. Woodley can step into this role immediately. I think Woodley makes the best OLB prospect too.
Spaeth...to echo what almost all have said, didn't see this pick coming. Knew he'd had a visit here and had seen that he had visited with the Giants. I'm not sold on the RZ threat, but watching the video, his blocking is good. I'd assume he's better than Miller (who doesn't have it down yet) and possibly Tuman. Sounds like the Steelers will keep Miller, Tuman and Spaeth, so the idea of a cap savings with this pick won't happen this year. Sort of like last year's Willie Reid pick...just didn't see it coming.
Sepulveda....really like this pick. Don't mind spending a fourth rounder on this guy 'cause he'll stick (thinking back to mid rounders such as Gibson and Adibi). The tackle clip that's been circulating various Steelers' message boards is nice, but his full time job are the punts. And he looked impressive. And that was despite some crappy long snaps (if you watch the video at Yahoo!). This move provides some cap savings and better distance and directional punting.
McBean...I think there is good reason to believe this guy is a long shot for the team. I believe we carried 6 DL last year...Hampton, Smith, Keisel, Bailey, Kirschke, and Hoke. He'll be fighting for Bailey's spot with Eason and Nua, amongst another UDFA or two. His initial saving grace will be STs. If he can't play that, it's tough to see him making the final 53. Too many OL as it currently stands to be able to carry 7 DL.
Stephenson...don't know anything about him other than what was posted here at bsg.com. Finny, dday and Hannibal all think well of him and I rely on those three for prospect info. He'll find it tough to make the 53, as he played DT for some of his tenure at Rutgers. Said to be very strong. Hard worker. Inexperienced. Sounds like practice squad guy. Could supplant a dumb Kemoeatu.
Gay...don't know much about this guy, other than what was said here and at nfldraftcountdown.com
. Said to be a Cover 2 guy. Plays STs which will keep him around. Wouldn't surprise me if he takes Coke's spot. Coke doesn't play STs other than as a returner. If Reid is healthy, that's another X against Coke.
Baker...read some pre-draft thoughts from other members re: Baker. I dunno, his profile sounds a lot like that of Fred Gibson. Not good that he's not willing to go over the middle. Suspect hands. Don't care about his speed. Hope he makes it since so many others like him but it wouldn't surprise me if he ends up on a Walter Young track.
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Apparently he didn't watch the shaved one kick off too much....
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Relax in the warm, comfortable atmosphere and try beers made on-site at Brickstone. Their ample menu includes pub favorites and full meals. During the warmer months enjoy your brew on their outdoor patio.
Coyote Canyon
Coyote Canyon is a casual low price concept with an exciting twist. It is an all-you-can-eat steak buffet with juicy steaks, tender chicken and steakburgers, all prepared right before your eyes on the display grill. Guests can also enjoy our hot and cold buffet, soups, salads, side dishes and vegetables as well as a full-service bakery with rolls, muffins, pies, cakes and soft serve ice cream with a variety of toppings.
Hollywood Park - Crestwood
This family entertainment center features two miniature golf courses, a large game room, a restaurant and Fangalangus Island, a children's interactive playland.
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Just 30 minutes south of Chicago, Balmoral Park is one of the nation's premier harness racing tracks. See live standardbred horse racing action on a 1 mile oval every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday night all year round. Live race post times are 7:10p. Parking and admission are always free.
Flavor Restaurant
Upscale but casual restaurant with an interesting blend of Creole, Jamaican, Italian and gourmet cuisine. Topped off with live Jazz every Thursday at 7pm.
Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery
Produced entirely on-site, Flossmoor Station Brewing Company's beers are handcrafted from the finest ingredients available, brewed in small batches with close attention to detail, and transferred to storage tanks in Flossmoor Station's beer cellar until its flavor is at its peak. Eight different beers round out the selection of "The Great Eight House Beers" which are offered on a regular basis at Flossmoor Station. In addition, beer enthusiasts look forward to the "Brewmaster's Specials" which are offered in limited batches, including some seasonal favorites. Many of the brewery's awards have gone to these more unique concoctions that have stood up to the best beers in the world at international competitions.
Fresh Starts Restaurant, Catering & Wine Shop
Our small, intimate restaurant seats up to 60 people for gourmet lunch, or an exquisite dinner. We have a full-service, off-premise catering service featuring enticing, unusual foods and skilled, professional staff. Fresh Starts has garnered award after award for its fabulous recipes prepared with skill and creativity. We have received rave reviews in Chicago Tribune, Star Newspaper, Daily Southtown, Chicago Magazine and Sun Times. Savor a meal at Fresh Starts and you'll understand why we draw diners from the entire Chicagoland area.
The Pickwick Society Tea Room, Gifts & Antiques
Loosely based on Louisa May Alcott's novel, Little Women, with menu items named for characters. Specialties include homemade bakery items, adult tea parties and showers. Check website for special events.
White Street Cafe
White Street Cafe is a family owned business located in charming Frankfort, IL. We offer delicious food that features high quality ingredients and reasonable prices.
Frankfort Spirits
They are committed to producing the finest small batch hand crafted spirits in the Midwest, using premium locally sourced ingredients, tried and true processes, superior equipment, and the collective knowledge and skill of dedicated entrepreneurs.
Glenwood Oaks Rib & Chop House
Recently being chosen for the best ribs by Chicago Magazine adds to our long list of recognition's and awards for outstanding service and food. Celebrating for over 36 years.
The Bennett - Curtis House
Dine in an 18-room mansion built in 1900. Beautifully furnished and decorated with antiques. The tables are set with fine silver, elegant crystal and china. If you are looking for a unique and historical setting for your wedding ceremony, reception, dinner party, shower or your next event, The Bennett-Curtis House is it.
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Balagio Ristorante & Banquets
From fantastic seafood to succulent steaks, chops, and perfect pasta, Balagio's is the ideal Italian family restaurant. Our homemade sauces and soups are known throughout the area. We offer nightly entertainment and welcome children of all ages to come in and experience spaghetti and meatballs like never before. Balagio is open for lunch and dinner and has private and semiprivate rooms for any occasion.
Aurelio's Pizza - Homewood
What sets Aurelio's apart from other Chicago pizza? We're different because we use only quality ingredients, serve a variety of generous sizes, and specialize in customizing orders to suit each individual taste. Since 1959, the Aurelio family has been devoted to offering the finest pizza, pasta and sandwiches at reasonable prices with fast, courteous, dependable service.
Family House Restaurant and Sport Bar
For more than twenty years, this family-owned restaurant has catered to family and casual dining enthusiasts. Full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus are accented with a sports bar and live entertainment.
The Homestead Restaurant
For over 100 years (1906) the Homestead has been serving the community its home grown Italian and American cuisine. The menu ranges from Italian pastas to steaks, chops and outstanding seafood choices. Additionally, there are daily and weekly specials to make anyone's mouth water. Come see what keeps people coming back year after year.
Bull's Pit Smoked Barbeque
A mouth watering treat, you'll want to come back for more. Rubs and sauces are made from scratch.
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Welcome to summer at Houghton College! Every year, nearly 3500 students attend summer camps at Houghton College.
Summer sports camps
This year, we are offering athletic camps for students entering grades 1 - 12. A variety of summer camps combine fun, excellent teaching by qualified instructors, and a focus on encouraging and developing Christian character qualities while exploring a sport or specific subject matter.
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Other camps held at Houghton
Throughout the summer, multiple other organizations hosts camps at Houghton College. Below is a list of these that are open to public enrollment. Links will redirect you to the organizations website.
Csehy Music Camp / July 5-11 / July 12-18 / July 19-25 / July 26 – Aug. 1, 2015
Founded in 1962 by Hungarian violin virtuoso Wilmos Csehy, the Csehy Summer School of Music is a Christian organization dedicated to developing excellence in classical music in a Christian environment.
FLN Super Summer / July 6-10, 2015
Be assured, this is not your average teen camp. Super Summer is the place to take your student leaders to the next level in discipleship, evangelism, and their walk with Christ. If you want to see a long term impact in your church's youth ministry, this is your chance to invest in the leaders that provide the foundation for that ministry.
Never The Same Camp (NTS) / July 12-16, 2015
NTS Camp sets the table for a student to meet with God. But our philosophy is that the camp is just the beginning. NTS is strategically structured so that the student is set up for long-term spiritual growth and success accomplished by providing a support structure that continues on throughout the year.
Houghton Family Camp (refresh) / July 26-31, 2015
At Refresh you will find a blend of spiritual, mental and physical activities throughout the days for you and your family to participate in.
General Information
Houghton College is located 65 miles southeast of Buffalo and 70 miles southwest of Rochester in Houghton, New York. On all sides of our 1,300-acre campus is the scenic beauty of the rolling hills and northern hardwood forests of Western New York.
About Houghton College
Houghton College is a Christian college committed to providing a quality educational experience within a wholesome and safe environment. Find out dates and registration information by visiting each camp's specific web page.
Airport Transportation
If camper transportation is needed from the Buffalo or Rochester airports to Houghton College, please contact the individual camp directors to see if they are able to assist you. Camp directors will try to help you arrange transportation for campers flying in. The fee will be $60 per trip ($60 Pick-up / $60 Drop-off from either Buffalo or Rochester International Airports).


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Way back when, E was a pup of 3 years and 2 months old. She shouldn't remember anything from then, should she? Her surgeon says she shouldn't.
Paging E's brain: shut it down. You don't have to be awesome all the time.
So she was one of those kids who had ear infections all the time. We had tubes put in her ears. No biggie, in the scheme of things. Except: disorienting break from schedule; no food; strangers touching her; hospital gown was scratchy; pulseox; blood pressure cuff; more strangers; The Mask.
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This morning I took her to her two pre-op appointments; one with her pediatrician to confirm her fitness for the procedure and one with her ENT to confirm her ear's need for the procedure. Scratch that: ears'. Because the fallen tube hole hasn't healed properly, so they'll be patching some things up on both sides. The appointments this morning were...not good. One of the pediatricians lost patience with her. When she shrieked and screamed at three, they saw a tantrummy preschooler. When she does it at almost six, he didn't see my sensory kid who was in total overload. He yelled at her: "what are you, two? Because you're acting like you're two."** I know what he was seeing; but I also know why she was reacting. But I can't save her from this.
**I had made today's appointment with our non-usual pediatrician, hoping that a change of face would bring a more moderate response from my prodding-hating girl. It was, shall we say, a tactical error.
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Urinary Diversion
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- What is urinary diversion?
- What is the urinary tract and how does it work?
- What is temporary urinary diversion?
- What is a nephrostomy?
- What is urinary catheterization?
- What is permanent urinary diversion?
- What is a urostomy?
- What is continent urinary diversion?
- What special care is needed after urinary diversion surgery?
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What is urinary diversion?
Urinary diversion is a surgical procedure that reroutes the normal flow of urine out of the body when urine flow is blocked. Urine flow may be blocked because of
- an enlarged prostate
- injury to the urethra
- birth defects of the urinary tract
- kidney, ureter, or bladder stones
- tumors of the genitourinary tract––which includes the urinary tract and reproductive organs––or adjacent tissues and organs
- conditions causing external pressure to the urethra or one or both ureters
Bladder removal or a malfunctioning bladder may also cause blocked urine flow. When urine cannot flow out of the body, it can accumulate in the bladder, ureters, and kidneys. As a result, body wastes and extra water do not empty from the body, potentially resulting in pain, urinary tract infections, kidney failure, or, if left untreated, death. Urinary diversion can be temporary or permanent, depending on the reason for the procedure.
What is the urinary tract and how does it work?
The urinary tract is the body's drainage system for removing urine, which is composed of wastes and extra fluid. In order for normal urination to occur, all body parts in the urinary tract need to work together in the correct order.
Kidneys. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. Every day, the kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine. The kidneys work around the clock; a person does not control what they do.
Ureters. Ureters are the thin tubes of muscle—one on each side of the bladder—that carry urine from each of the kidneys to the bladder.
Bladder. The bladder, located in the pelvis between the pelvic bones, is a hollow, muscular, balloon-shaped organ that expands as it fills with urine. Although a person does not control kidney function, a person does control when the bladder empties. Bladder emptying is known as urination. The bladder stores urine until the person finds an appropriate time and place to urinate. A normal bladder acts like a reservoir and can hold 1.5 to 2 cups of urine. How often a person needs to urinate depends on how quickly the kidneys produce the urine that fills the bladder. The muscles of the bladder wall remain relaxed while the bladder fills with urine. As the bladder fills to capacity, signals sent to the brain tell a person to find a toilet soon.
Three sets of muscles work together like a dam, keeping urine in the bladder:
During urination, the bladder empties through the urethra, located at the bottom of the bladder. The urethra is the tube that carries urine outside of the body. The urethra is made up of muscles that stay closed while the bladder fills with urine. The area where the urethra joins the bladder is the bladder neck. The bladder neck is composed of muscles known as the internal sphincter. The urethra is surrounded by muscles called the pelvic floor muscles, also referred to as the external sphincter.
To urinate, the brain signals the muscular bladder wall to tighten, squeezing urine out of the bladder. At the same time, the brain signals the sphincters to relax. As the sphincters relax, urine exits the bladder through the urethra.
What is temporary urinary diversion?
Temporary urinary diversion reroutes the flow of urine for several days or weeks. Temporary urinary diversions drain urine until the cause of blockage is treated or after urinary tract surgery. This type of urinary diversion includes a nephrostomy and urinary catheterization.
What is a nephrostomy?
A nephrostomy involves a small tube inserted through the skin directly into a kidney. The nephrostomy tube drains urine from the kidney into an external drainage pouch. Nephrostomy tubes are often used for less than a week after a percutaneous nephrolithotomy––a surgical procedure to break up and remove a kidney stone.
This treatment is often used when a kidney stone is quite large or in a location that does not permit effective use of other treatments. For this procedure, a surgeon makes a tiny incision in the back and creates a tunnel into one of the kidneys. As the kidney heals after surgery, the nephrostomy provides an alternative route for urine drainage until normal urinary flow resumes. A person may also need a nephrostomy if narrowing, blockage, or inflammation of the ureters keeps urine from draining properly. Under these circumstances, the nephrostomy may stay in place for several weeks until the problem is resolved.
What is urinary catheterization?
Urinary catheterization involves placing a thin, flexible tube––called a catheter––into the bladder to drain urine. Two methods of urinary catheterization include insertion of a catheter through the urethra or through an incision in the skin. For the first method, a special type of catheter, called a Foley catheter, is inserted through the urethra. A Foley catheter has a water-filled balloon on the end that a health care provider inserts into the bladder to keep the catheter in place. For the second method, called a suprapubic catheterization, a catheter is inserted through an incision in the skin beneath the belly button directly into the bladder. Urinary catheters may remain in place for several days or weeks while tissues heal after urinary tract surgery or treatment of urinary blockage.
What is permanent urinary diversion?
Permanent urinary diversion requires surgery to reroute urine flow to an external pouch through an opening in the wall of the abdomen, called a stoma, or to a surgically created internal reservoir. Stomas range from three-fourths of an inch to 3 inches wide. Surgeons perform permanent urinary diversion when a patient has a damaged bladder or no longer has a bladder. Advanced bladder cancer ranks as the most common reason for bladder removals. Bladder damage may result from nerve damage, birth defects, or chronic––or long lasting––inflammation. Nerve damage severe enough to require permanent urinary diversion generally occurs from multiple sclerosis, among other diseases; spinal cord injuries; and damage caused by pelvic trauma or radiation injury. The most common birth defect requiring bladder surgery is spina bifida. Chronic bladder inflammation can result from severe cases of interstitial cystitis or chronic urinary retention. Interstitial cystitis is a condition that causes the bladder to become swollen and irritated, leading to decreased bladder capacity. Urinary retention is the inability to empty the bladder completely.
Read more in these publications at www.urologic.niddk.nih.gov:
The two permanent types of urinary diversion include urostomy and continent urinary diversion. A urostomy, also called a noncontinent urinary diversion, requires an external pouch––a disposable plastic bag that sticks to the skin of the abdomen. A continent urinary diversion involves the creation of an internal reservoir with a segment of bowel—also called the small and large intestines—that stores urine until it can be drained.
What is a urostomy?
A urostomy is a stoma that connects to the urinary tract and makes it possible for urine to drain out of the body when regular urination cannot occur. The stoma has no muscle, so it cannot control urine flow, causing a continuous flow. An external pouch collects urine flowing through the stoma. Ileal conduit and cutaneous ureterostomy are the two main types of urostomy.
Ileal Conduit
An ileal conduit uses a section of the bowel—usually the small intestine—surgically removed from the digestive tract and repositioned to serve as a passage, or conduit, for urine from the ureters to a stoma. One end of the conduit attaches to the ureters; the other end attaches to the stoma. The surgeon reconnects the bowel where the section was removed so that it functions normally. The urine flows through the newly formed ileal conduit and the stoma into an external pouch.
Cutaneous Ureterostomy
In cutaneous ureterostomy, the surgeon detaches one or both ureters and attaches them directly to a stoma. This type of urostomy is not as common as an ileal conduit because of a higher complication rate and the need for follow-up surgery. A surgeon performs cutaneous ureterostomy when the bowel cannot be used to create a stoma because of certain diseases and conditions or exposure to high doses of radiation.
What is continent urinary diversion?
Continent urinary diversion is an internal reservoir that a surgeon creates from a section of the bowel. Urine flows through the ureters into the reservoir and is drained by the patient. Continent urinary diversion does not require an external pouch. Continent urinary diversion consists of two main types, continent cutaneous reservoir and bladder substitute.
Continent Cutaneous Reservoir
A continent cutaneous reservoir connects to a stoma. A surgically created valve keeps urine from flowing out of the stoma. The patient inserts a catheter through the continent stoma to drain urine from the reservoir several times throughout the day. The stoma is very small––less than 1 inch wide––and sometimes can be hidden in the belly button.
Bladder Substitute
For a bladder substitute, also called a neobladder, a surgeon creates an internal reservoir that connects to the ureters at one end and to the urethra at the other. Since this type of reservoir connects to the urethra, urine empties from the reservoir in a more natural process, just as a person with a normal urinary tract would do when going to the bathroom with a natural bladder. However, the bladder substitute does not function as well as a natural bladder. In some cases, a catheter must be inserted through the urethra to completely empty the reservoir. A patient with this type of permanent diversion may have a higher chance of urinary incontinence––the accidental loss of urine. Only certain people qualify for this type of diversion, and surgeons carefully select eligible patients.
What special care is needed after urinary diversion surgery?
After urinary diversion surgery, a wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurse or an enterostomal therapist helps patients learn how to take care of their permanent urinary diversions. WOC nurses and enterostomal therapists specialize in ostomy care and rehabilitation. Patients should ask how to care for their stomas and pouches.
Caring for a Continent Stoma
A continent stoma requires daily care.Care focuses on maintaining a clean and healthy stoma by
- wiping away extra mucus
- washing the stoma and surrounding skin with mild soap and water
- rinsing the stoma thoroughly
- drying the stoma completely
Caring for a Noncontinent Stoma
A noncontinent stoma also requires basic daily care. Care focuses on maintaining a suitable and healthy skin area for attachment of the pouch by
- wiping away extra mucus
- washing the stoma and surrounding skin with mild soap and water
- rinsing the stoma thoroughly
- drying the stoma completely
Patients should inspect their stoma and skin and notify their health care providers of any changes, specifically evidence of skin breakdown, typically in an area where urine leaks between the pouch and stoma.
Caring for a Pouch
A person with an ileal conduit or with cutaneous ureterostomy also works with WOC nurses or enterostomal therapists to learn how to care for an external pouch. The pouch system usually consists of two pieces—a barrier that sticks to the skin, known as a wafer, and a disposable plastic bag or pouch that attaches to the barrier. Sometimes the barrier and pouch are one unit. The barrier protects the skin from urine and is designed to be as gentle as possible on the skin. The length of time the barrier stays sealed to the skin depends on many things, such as whether the barrier fits properly, the condition of the skin around the stoma, the patient's physical activity level, and the shape of the body around the stoma.
The pouch has a drain valve at the bottom so the patient can empty it into a toilet without removing the pouch from the stoma. During the day, most patients need to empty the pouch about as often as they used the bathroom before having urinary diversion surgery. Patients should empty the pouch when it is about one-third to one-half full. At night, patients can attach a piece of flexible tubing to the drain valve on the pouch to let urine flow into a bigger pouch during sleep.
Patients should rinse and clean the pouch daily and change it every 5 to 7 days. When changing a pouch, patients need to clean the skin around the stoma with a wet towelette or washcloth. The skin should be completely dry before applying a new pouch. If the constant flow of urine from the stoma irritates the skin, patients can use protective skin wipes or an ostomy powder designed to protect the skin around the stoma.
Wearing a urostomy pouch does not require special clothing. Modern pouches are designed to lie flat against the body so they aren't noticeable under most clothing. A patient can tuck the pouch inside elastic undergarments or between undergarments and outer clothing. A simple pouch cover adds comfort by absorbing sweat and keeping the plastic pouch from resting against the skin. Cotton knit or stretch undergarments may give extra support and security. Some people with urostomies wear a belt that attaches to the pouch system and wraps around the waist. The belt supports the pouch system and, for some people, provides a sense of security.
Caring for a Continent Cutaneous Reservoir
For a continent cutaneous reservoir, patients learn how to insert a catheter through the stoma or urethra to drain the internal reservoir. Patients can drain the reservoir by inserting the catheter while standing in front of the toilet or sitting on the toilet. During the first few weeks after urinary diversion surgery, patients need to drain the internal reservoir every couple of hours. Over time, the reservoir capacity will increase and patients will be able to go 4 to 6 hours between reservoir drainings. Patients should wash their hands with soap and water each time they use a catheter. Before and after catheterization, patients should clean the stoma and skin around it with a wet towelette or washcloth and completely dry the stoma and skin.
The reservoir is made from part of the bowel, so it may produce mucus that normally lines the digestive tract. To clear this mucus, patients may need to irrigate, or flush out, the reservoir using a syringe with sterile water or normal saline. Patients should talk with a WOC nurse, an enterostomal therapist, or a urologist––a doctor who specializes in the urinary tract––about how often they should irrigate the reservoir.
Bacteria often enter urostomies and continent urinary diversions and begin growing in number. At times, bacterial overgrowth causes a symptomatic urinary tract infection. Symptoms of infection may include
- fever
- milky urine or urine containing extra mucus
- strong-smelling urine
- back pain
- poor appetite
- nausea
- vomiting
Patients with symptoms of infection should call their health care providers at once. Drinking eight full glasses of water every day can help prevent infection by flushing out bacteria and keeping bacterial counts low. Patients should talk with their health care providers about appropriate times to have their urine tested and when to have treatment with antibiotics. Urine testing and infection treatment play a critical role in successful long-term care with minimal complications.
To help the stoma heal, patients need to restrict their activities, including driving and heavy lifting, during the first 2 to 3 weeks after urinary diversion surgery. Once the stoma has healed, patients should be able to do most of the activities they enjoyed before urinary diversion surgery, even swimming and other water sports. The only exceptions may be contact sports such as football or karate. Patients whose jobs include strenuous physical activities should talk with their health care providers and employers about making adjustments to their job responsibilities.
Patients may worry that people will have negative reactions to their urinary diversion. Most people will never know patients are wearing a pouch or have a continent urinary diversion. Friends and relatives are likely to be aware of the patient's health problems. However, only a spouse, intimate partner, or primary caretaker needs to know the details of the urinary diversion. Patients can choose how much they share about their condition.
Urinary diversion surgery may reduce sexual function, especially when the bladder has been removed because of cancer. Patients who have good sexual function may resume sexual activities after urinary diversion surgery as soon as their health care providers say it is safe. Patients should talk with their health care providers about any concerns they have about maintaining a satisfying sexual relationship. Health care providers can give information about ways to protect the stoma during sexual activity. Patients may want to ask about specially designed apparel to enhance intimacy for people with urostomies. Communicating with a sexual partner is essential. Patients should share their concerns and wishes and listen carefully to their partner's concerns.
Eating, Diet, and Nutrition
After urinary diversion surgery, patients will likely be able to resume their normal diet. Some foods, such as asparagus and seafood, may cause urine to have a stronger odor, which may be noticeable when emptying a pouch. If odor is a concern, patients should talk with their health care providers about changes in diet. Patients should also talk with their health care providers about their dietary needs. Some patients with continent urinary reservoirs have a chance of vitamin B deficiency and may require lifelong vitamin B injections. This requirement is only for a specific type of diversion and should be discussed with the health care provider in detail.
Points to Remember
- Urinary diversion is a surgical procedure that reroutes the normal flow of urine out of the body when urine flow is blocked.
- Urinary diversion can be temporary or permanent, depending on the reason for the procedure.
- Temporary urinary diversion reroutes the flow of urine for several days or weeks. This type of urinary diversion includes a nephrostomy and urinary catheterization.
- A nephrostomy involves a small tube inserted through the skin directly into a kidney.
- Urinary catheterization involves placing a thin, flexible tube––called a catheter––into the bladder to drain urine.
- Permanent urinary diversion requires surgery to reroute urine flow to an external pouch through an opening in the wall of the abdomen, called a stoma, or to a surgically created internal reservoir.
- Surgeons perform permanent urinary diversion when a patient has a damaged bladder or no longer has a bladder.
- The two permanent types of urinary diversion include urostomy and continent urinary diversion.
- A urostomy is a stoma that connects to the urinary tract and makes it possible for urine to drain out of the body when regular urination cannot occur.
- Continent urinary diversion is an internal reservoir that a surgeon creates from a section of the bowel.
- After urinary diversion surgery, a wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurse or an enterostomal therapist helps patients learn how to take care of their permanent urinary diversions.
Hope through Research
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports basic and clinical research into many kinds of kidney and urologic diseases. The knowledge gained from these studies advances scientific understanding of why kidney and urologic diseases develop and leads to improved methods of diagnosing, treating, and preventing them.
Researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are exploring ways to improve urinary diversions for patients who have had their bladders removed. One study compares two types of continent ileal neobladder construction. A Comparison of the Studer Pouch versus the T-Pouch Orthotopic Neobladder Urinary Diversion in Bladder Cancer Patients study is funded under NIH clinical trial number NCT01008865. Another study investigates whether a combination of a patient's own cells and other materials can be used to form a conduit to let urine flow safely from the kidneys to outside the body. The Incontinent Urinary Diversion Using an Autologous Neo-Urinary Conduit study is funded under NIH clinical trial number NCT01087697.
The National Cancer Institute also supports projects on the complications, emotional wellbeing, and quality of life of bladder cancer survivors with urinary diversion.
Clinical trials are research studies involving people. Clinical trials look at safe and effective new ways to prevent, detect, or treat disease. Researchers also use clinical trials to look at other aspects of care, such as improving the quality of life for people with chronic illnesses. To learn more about clinical trials, why they matter, and how to participate, visit the NIH Clinical Research Trials and You website at www.nih.gov/health/clinicaltrials. For information about current studies, visit www.ClinicalTrials.gov.
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The Tigers and the Twins provide an interesting matchup in Thursday's series finale: the veteran versus the rookie.
After opening his Major League career with 17 1/3 scoreless innings, Andrew Albers will make just his fourth Major League start as he looks to rebound from his first loss -- against the White Sox last Friday at Target Field -- and continue keeping teams off the scoreboard.
Albers has a 1.85 ERA in his brief tenure this season. And while he was roughed up in his last start, giving up five runs on eight hits and walk over seven innings, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire says the young lefty has a plan.
"He understands what he has and doesn't have," Gardenhire said. "He's not going to fool anybody. He's going to need to be around the zone and not keep the ball in the same place too often to be successful. But he understands that and knows he has to change speeds and execute, and we've seen him do that."
Tigers manager Jim Leyland wasn't shy about the fact that they haven't seen Albers pitch much yet, but did note his numbers are impressive.
"I haven't seen much of him," Leyland said. "He's not an overpowering guy. He's a left-handed stylish type pitcher, pretty good. His numbers are very good."
Justin Verlander is slated to start opposite the rookie. The right-hander has a 12-9 record this season with a 3.51 ERA. While he took a loss in his most recent start as well -- against Kansas City last Friday -- he only allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks, striking out six in an eight-inning outing.
"I feel that my stuff has been better, specifically my breaking ball," Verlander said after the loss. "So I'm definitely happy where I'm heading going into the last month of the year and hopefully the postseason."
Verlander has only faced the Twins twice this season, with both appearances occurring in April. He opened the season on April 1 with a win at Target Field, tossing five scoreless innings, allowing only four hits with seven strikeouts. He also earned a win on April 30, giving up just one run on five hits and two walks in seven innings. He also struck out eight.
Twins: Arcia could spend time on DL
Outfielder Oswaldo Arcia was held out of the Twins lineup both Tuesday and Wednesday night because of a sore wrist he tweaked on a diving play in the outfield against the White Sox on Aug. 15.
He is day to day and has been taking anti-inflammatory medicine while receiving treatment on the wrist.
He's a candidate to be placed on the 15-day disabled list if he doesn't get through batting practice on Thursday, according to Twins assistant general manager Rob Antony. Gardenhire mentioned Darin Mastroianni and Chris Parmelee as candidates to be recalled from Triple-A Rochester if Arcia goes on the DL.
"He didn't tell the trainers, so I think Dave was a little upset with him for not saying anything," Gardenhire said Wednesday. "You have to get treatment if your wrist is bothering you. And, obviously, his wrist is still bothering him, but he didn't let anybody know that. So it's a bad way to go about your business. And now I don't know how many days we'll be without him."
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Brayan Pena is the latest addition to the Tigers' growing list of injured catchers. Pena fouled a ball off his right foot during Tuesday's game, leaving Detroit with just one full-time catcher on Wednesday.
Pena jammed his right big toe on the foul ball and stayed in the game, hitting a single, but was clearly struggling on his way to first. Bryan Holaday pinch-ran for Pena, who is day to day.
"I woke up and I couldn't move my toe," Pena said. "I was kind of scared last night, because I couldn't even move it. I couldn't even land [on] my toes and I didn't want to hurt my team, especially in that situation."
Pena indicated that he could catch if needed, but Victor Martinez is currently pegged as the backup if something were to happen to Holaday. If Martinez catches, it would mark his first time behind the plate since 2011, but Leyland indicated he wouldn't catch until this weekend against the Mets.
"I'm contemplating -- contemplating only -- catching him a game in New York," Leyland said.
Worth noting
• The Tigers enter Thursday's game having won 74 of their last 107 games at Comerica Park since July 4, 2012. The mark leads the American League with a .692 winning percentage during that span.
Entering Thursday, Tigers starting pitchers have posted a quality start in 27 of their past 35 games, with a 20-8 record and a 2.56 ERA in that span.
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