An<unk>  (entero- + -stomy; ) is either (1) a surgical procedure to create a durable opening (called a stoma) through the abdominal wall into an intestine (small intestine or large intestine) or (2) the stoma thus created. The various types of<unk>  are named according to which intestinal segment is involved.<unk>  type Intestinal segment duodenostomy duodenum jejunostomy jejunum ileostomy ileum cecostomy cecum appendicostomy appendix colostomy colon Indications for surgery and complications are dependent on the site of the<unk> . Gastrostomies and<unk> es can be used to provide nutrition in digestive disorders. Hernia development at both permanent and temporary<unk>  sites in a common complication.
Enterostomy
Gastroenterostomy
Ileostomy
Ileal interposition
Colostomy reversal
Enterotomy
Selective digestive decontamination
Gastroduodenostomy