The surgical creation of an opening between the colon and body surface is known as a/an _____.
A) colostomy
B) gastroduodenostomy
C) gastrostomy
D) nephrostomy

Question

The surgical creation of an opening between the colon and body surface is known as a/an _____.
A) ​colostomy
B) ​gastroduodenostomy
C) ​gastrostomy
D) ​nephrostomy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A colostomy involves surgically creating an opening between the colon and body surface to allow for fecal matter to be expelled. The other options involve creating an opening between different parts of the digestive system or urinary system.

The Surgical Creation of an Opening Between the Colon and Body