ME24.31 Perforation of large intestine

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


Perforation of large intestine is a complete penetration of the colonic wall, often resulting in the leakage of luminal contents into the abdominal cavity. Perforation of large intestine results in the potential for bacterial contamination of the abdominal cavity and peritonitis.

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