Oesophageal varices
International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01
Abnormally dilated veins developed as portosystemic shunts in the lining of the lower oesophagus in patients with portal hypertension. Once oesophageal varices develop, they continue to grow, and bleeding from oesophageal varices can be fatal.
sections/codes in this section (DA26.0-DA26.0)
- Oesophageal varices with bleeding (DA26.00)
- Oesophageal varices without bleeding (DA26.01)
- Oesophageal varices, unspecified (DA26.0Z)
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