Which medical term means "creation of an opening between the third section of the small intestine and the large intestine"?

A. Gastroduodenostomy
B. Gastrojejunostomy
C. Gastroenterostomy
D. Cholangiogastrostomy
E. Ileocolostomy


Answer: E

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