LB12.3 Congenital stenosis or stricture of oesophagus

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


A form of incomplete oesophageal obstruction due to a developmental defect of the primitive foregut. Abnormal narrowing of the oesophagus occurs most often at the junction of the middle and lower thirds. Clinical manifestations, apparent 2 to 3 weeks after birth, include dysphagia and progressive vomiting.

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