ICD-11 code : DB30;
Preferred Label : Obstruction of large intestine;
ICD-11 definition : Hindrance of the passage of luminal contents in the large intestine. Obstruction of
the large intestine can be partial or complete, and caused by intrinsic or extrinsic
factors. Simple obstruction is associated with diminished or stopped flow of luminal
contents. Strangulating obstruction is associated with impaired blood flow to the
large intestine in addition to obstructed flow of luminal contents.;
ICD-11 synonym : large bowel obstruction; bowel stricture; abdominal colon obstruction; bowel obstruction; abdominal colonic obstruction;
ICD-11 "other" category code : DB30.Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : DB30.Z;
Origin ID : 320939116;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Hindrance of the passage of luminal contents in the large intestine. Obstruction of
the large intestine can be partial or complete, and caused by intrinsic or extrinsic
factors. Simple obstruction is associated with diminished or stopped flow of luminal
contents. Strangulating obstruction is associated with impaired blood flow to the
large intestine in addition to obstructed flow of luminal contents.