A surgical procedure that creates an opening between the gallbladder and the colon (large intestine).
From Greek 'chole' (bile) + 'kystis' (bladder) + 'kolon' (colon) + 'stoma' (opening). Describes a less common surgical anastomosis connecting to the lower bowel.
Surgeons can connect the gallbladder to different parts of the intestinal tract depending on where the obstruction is—the colon version is rare because it diverts bile too far down the digestive system.
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