The procedure that creates two anastomoses in the intestine is called a(n)?

The procedure that creates two anastomoses in the intestine is known as an enteroenterostomy. This surgical technique involves connecting two segments of the intestine, effectively creating a direct pathway between them which can facilitate the passage of intestinal contents. The term "entero" refers to the intestine, and "anastomosis" refers to the surgical connection made between two structures.

This procedure is particularly useful in situations where part of the intestine has been removed or bypassed, allowing for an effective route for digestion without a full resection of the entire bowel. By establishing two anastomoses, the continuity of the intestinal tract is maintained, promoting normal function and absorption.

In contrast, a colostomy involves the creation of an opening from the colon to the abdominal surface, which does not provide for internal anastomosis. A gastrostomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening from the stomach to the outside of the body, primarily for feeding purposes, and does not involve anastomoses in the intestinal tract. Hernia repair refers to the surgical correction of a hernia, which does not involve creating an anastomotic connection between segments of the intestine.