A surgical procedure that creates an opening into the jejunum is known as what?

The term that describes a surgical procedure creating an opening into the jejunum is jejunostomy. In this procedure, a stoma (or mouth) is formed on the surface of the abdomen, allowing for direct access to the jejunum for feeding or drainage. This is particularly useful in cases where the patient's gastrointestinal tract needs to be bypassed or if they are unable to eat by mouth.

Colostomy refers to the creation of an opening from the colon to the outside of the abdomen. Ileostomy involves creating a similar opening but from the ileum, which is the last section of the small intestine before it connects to the large intestine. Gastrostomy is a procedure that creates an opening into the stomach. Each of these terms indicates a surgical procedure that targets different parts of the digestive system, but only jejunostomy specifically focuses on the jejunum.