Match each definition with the correct term.
-ileostomy
A)surgical reduction of the size of the stomach
B)surgical creation of a connection between the stomach and duodenum
C)surgical creation of an artificial opening into the stomach
D)surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface
E)surgical creation of an opening between the ileum and the abdominal wall

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Ileostomy is the surgical creation of an opening between the ileum (part of the small intestine) and the abdominal wall.

Answer: A
 The surgical reduction of the size of the stomach is called gastric sleeve or sleeve gastrectomy.

Answer: B
 The surgical creation of a connection between the stomach and duodenum is called gastrojejunostomy.

Answer: C
 The surgical creation of an artificial opening into the stomach is called gastrostomy.

Answer: D
 The surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface is called colostomy.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term