A 72-year-old man suffers urethral obstruction and requires surgical creation of a new opening into the bladder for drainage. What is the term for this surgical procedure?
A) Cholecystostomy
B) Cystostomy
C) Nephrostomy
D) Urethrostomy

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The surgical creation of a new opening into the bladder for drainage is called a cystostomy. Choice A (cholecystostomy) is a surgical procedure that creates a drainage opening from the gallbladder. Choice C (nephrostomy) is a surgical procedure that creates a drainage opening from the kidney. Choice D (urethrostomy) is a surgical procedure that creates a new opening in the urethra.

A 72-Year-Old Man Suffers Urethral Obstruction and Requires Surgical Creation