DA24.00 Oesophageal phlegmon

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2025-01

A spreading diffuse inflammatory process with formation of suppurative/purulent exudate or pus in the oesophageal wall. It often develops to a defined pocket of pus, oesophageal abscess. This is mainly due to the result of acute inflammation by bacterial infection.

inclusions

• Abscess of oesophagus

postcoordination

synonyms

• Oesophageal phlegmon
• Abscess of oesophagus

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