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BD50.2 Descending aorta dissection and distal propagation

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

This occurs when a tear in the inner wall of the aorta causes blood to flow between the layers of the wall of the aorta, forcing the layers apart, and distal propagation.

sections/codes in this section (BD50.2-BD50.2)

• Descending aorta dissection and distal propagation with perforation  (BD50.20)
• Descending aorta dissection and distal propagation with rupture  (BD50.21)
• Descending aorta dissection and distal propagation without mention of perforation or rupture  (BD50.22)
• Other specified descending aorta dissection and distal propagation  (BD50.2Y)
• Descending aorta dissection and distal propagation, unspecified  (BD50.2Z)

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