Answer and Explanation: An ileostomy. During the process of an ileostomy, an opening is created near the end of the small intestine so that digestive stool can be removed from the body through the ileum rather than the anus. This procedure is done if there are complications that could prevent a person from excreting normally. (such as intestinal blockage)
This procedure is not to be confused with a colostomy, which is virtually the same type of procedure except an opening is made in the large intestine rather than the small one.