A colostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening from the _________ to the _________.
A)esophagus; stomach
B)stomach; large intestine
C)large intestine; outside of the body
D)stomach; outside of the body
E)small intestine; outside of the body

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A colostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening from the large intestine (specifically the colon) to the outside of the body, often through the abdominal wall. This is done when a portion of the colon has been removed or is non-functioning, and allows waste to exit the body through a stoma (an opening in the skin) and into a specially designed bag or pouch.

A Colostomy Is a Surgical Procedure That Creates an Artificial