A surgical procedure that creates an opening between the intestine and the surface of the body that allows for elimination of wa

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A surgical procedure that creates an opening between the intestine and the surface of the body that allows for elimination of wa

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Alexandra [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-30T08:59:55+03:00

Answer: colostomy

Explanation:

Colostomy is a surgical procedure which is used to remove waste or feces from the body when the body is incapable of expelling out the waste. A stoma is the opening either created surgically or naturally present. It is the opening in the large intestine it allows the removal of the feces out of the body. The feces is drain through the rectum into the pouch of the collection device.