Perforation of oesophagus

Definition

Perforation of oesophagus is a penetration or hole of the wall of the oesophagus, resulting in luminal contents in oesophagus flowing into the mediastinum and/or thoracic cavity.

Exclusions

• Oesophageal ulcer (DA25)

3 subordinate codes

• DA20.30Spontaneous rupture of oesophagus
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Acquired anatomical alterations of the oesophagus

• DA20.0Oesophageal obstruction
• DA20.1Diverticulum of oesophagus, acquired
• DA20.2Oesophageal web
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified