DB10.00 Acute appendicitis with generalised peritonitis
International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2025-01
This is a condition characterised by acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix that is extending into the free, not contained, inflammation of the peritoneum. There is usually a free perforation and surgical treatment is recommended.
inclusions
- Acute appendicitis with free perforation to the abdominal cavity
- acute appendicitis with diffuse peritonitis following rupture or perforation
postcoordination
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synonyms
- Acute appendicitis with generalised peritonitis
- acute appendicitis with diffuse peritonitis following rupture or perforation
- Acute appendicitis with free peritonitis
- Acute appendicitis with free perforation to the abdominal cavity
- perforated appendix with generalised peritonitis
- appendicitis with perforation and free pus in the peritoneal cavity
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