A surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening or connection between the stomach and the colon.
From Greek 'gastro-' (stomach), 'colon' (large intestine), and '-stomy' (surgical creation of an opening). The term describes a surgical anastomosis between two organs.
This surgery is sometimes performed when there's an obstruction between the stomach and small intestine, allowing food to bypass the blockage—it's a clever surgical workaround for anatomical problems.
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