The surgical union of two hollow tubular body parts is called a(n):
a. colon reconnection c. anastomosis
b. takedown d. ileostomy
C
An anastomosis is the surgical union of two hollow tubular body parts. An anastomosis is completed after a colon resection where a portion of the colon is removed.
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