DB10.00 Acute appendicitis with generalised peritonitis

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

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

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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