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Obstruction of small intestine

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Hindrance of the passage of luminal contents in the small intestine. Obstruction of the small intestine can be partial or complete, and caused by intrinsic or extrinsic factors. Simple obstruction is associated with diminished or stopped flow of luminal contents. Strangulating obstruction is associated with impaired blood flow to the small intestine in addition to obstructed flow of luminal contents.

exclusions

• Diverticular disease of small intestine  (DC70-DC72.Z)
• Crohn disease of small intestine  (DD70.1)
• hernia involving small intestine  (DD50.2)
• ischaemic stricture of small intestine  (DD31)
• Paralytic ileus  (DA93.0)
• Intestinal obstruction of newborn  (KB87)

sections/codes in this section (DA91-DA91)

• Intussusception of small intestine  (DA91.0)
• Volvulus of small intestine  (DA91.1)
• Intestinal adhesions or bands of small intestine with obstruction  (DA91.2)
• Obstructive ileus of small intestine due to impaction  (DA91.3)
• Other specified obstruction of small intestine  (DA91.Y)
• Obstruction of small intestine, unspecified  (DA91.Z)

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