The student replies, "So eventually A.T.'s ileal conduit will become continent, and she won't
need to wear a pouch, right?" How do you answer?
What will be an ideal response?
There is no continence mechanism in an ileal conduit, so an external bag, also called a pouch or
appliance, must be worn to collect the urine.
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