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Obstruction of large intestine

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

Hindrance of the passage of luminal contents in the large intestine. Obstruction of the large 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 large intestine in addition to obstructed flow of luminal contents.

exclusions

• Paralytic ileus of large intestine  (DA93.0)

sections/codes in this section (DB30-DB30)

• Intussusception of the large intestine  (DB30.0)
• Volvulus of large intestine  (DB30.1)
• Adhesions of large intestine with obstruction  (DB30.2)
• Impaction of large intestine  (DB30.3)
• Stenosis of the rectum  (DB30.4)
• Other specified obstruction of large intestine  (DB30.Y)
• Obstruction of large intestine, unspecified  (DB30.Z)

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