A surgical procedure that creates a stoma from the colon that remains after a colectomy is a(n) ____.

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A colostomy is the surgical procedure that creates a stoma from the colon that remains after a colectomy. Option A, an ileostomy, creates a stoma from the ileum instead of the colon. Option C, a gastrostomy, creates an opening in the stomach for feeding purposes. Option D, a port, is a device implanted under the skin to administer medications or draw blood.

A Surgical Procedure That Creates a Stoma from the Colon