What would likely be present at the grossing table after an ileostomy?

After an ileostomy, the likely specimen that would be present at the grossing table is the segment of ileum along with thin rings of skin. An ileostomy involves the surgical creation of an opening (stoma) from the ileum, which is part of the small intestine, to the abdominal surface to allow for waste to exit the body when the normal colonic route is not available.

In the context of option B, the thin rings of skin represent the surrounding tissue that was removed during the creation of the stoma. This tissue is typically sent for examination to ensure there are no abnormal findings. The small piece of ileum is also present because that part of the intestine is directly involved in forming the stoma, providing the route for waste to be expelled from the body.

Thus, option B reflects the characteristic components one would expect to find during the evaluation of an ileostomy specimen, which is primarily the ileum along with the associated skin and any surrounding tissue.