The creation of an artificial opening into part of the ileum is referred to as a(n):
a. ileostomy.
b. colostomy.
c. stoma.
d. urostomy.
a
A colostomy involves the creation of an artificial opening
into a section of the colon, which is brought out through an
opening in the abdomen. An ileostomy involves the creation
of an artificial opening into part of the ileum, usually the
terminal ileum, also brought out through an opening in the
abdomen.
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