Obstruction of large intestine

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.

Exclusions

• Paralytic ileus of large intestine (DA93.0)

7 subordinate codes

• DB30.0Intussusception of the large intestine
• DB30.1Volvulus of large intestine
• DB30.2Adhesions of large intestine with obstruction
• DB30.3Impaction of large intestine
• DB30.4Stenosis of the rectum
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Diseases of large intestine

• DB31Other acquired anatomical alterations of large intestine
• DB32Motility disorders of large intestine
• DB33Certain noninfectious colitis or proctitis
• DB34Certain vascular disorders of large intestine
• DB35Polyp of large intestine
• DB36Certain infections of the large intestine
• Neoplasms of the large intestine
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system