ICD-11 code : KB88;
Preferred Label : Necrotising enterocolitis of newborn;
ICD-11 definition : This is a fulminating disease of neonates in which there is extensive mucosal ulceration,
pseudomembrane formation, submucosal haemorrhage, and necrosis usually of the right
colon, caecum, terminal ileum, and appendix (ENTEROCOLITIS), possibly due to perinatal
intestinal ischemia and bacterial invasion. The entire colon, small intestine, stomach,
and oesophagus may also be affected. Most infants are premature or suffer from respiratory
distress syndrome, sepsis, or hypoxia. Symptoms (apparent during the first few weeks
of life) include abdominal distension, bilious vomiting, and melaena; there may be
apnoea, lethargy, temperature instability, tachycardia, tachypnoea, and a fall in
blood pressure. The disorder may progress to perforation and peritonitis.;
ICD-11 synonym : necrotising enterocolitis; perinatal necrotising enterocolitis; necrotising enterocolitis in fetus or newborn; pseudomembranous enterocolitis in newborn; necrotizing enterocolitis in fetus or newborn; necrotising enterocolitis of fetus and newborn; NEC - [necrotising enterocolitis];
ICD-11 acronym : NEC;
ICD-11 "other" category code : KB88.Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : KB88.Z;
Origin ID : 141267925;
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This is a fulminating disease of neonates in which there is extensive mucosal ulceration,
pseudomembrane formation, submucosal haemorrhage, and necrosis usually of the right
colon, caecum, terminal ileum, and appendix (ENTEROCOLITIS), possibly due to perinatal
intestinal ischemia and bacterial invasion. The entire colon, small intestine, stomach,
and oesophagus may also be affected. Most infants are premature or suffer from respiratory
distress syndrome, sepsis, or hypoxia. Symptoms (apparent during the first few weeks
of life) include abdominal distension, bilious vomiting, and melaena; there may be
apnoea, lethargy, temperature instability, tachycardia, tachypnoea, and a fall in
blood pressure. The disorder may progress to perforation and peritonitis.
