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ME24.31 category

Perforation of large intestine

Definition

Perforation of large intestine is a complete penetration of the colonic wall, often resulting in the leakage of luminal contents into the abdominal cavity. Perforation of large intestine results in the potential for bacterial contamination of the abdominal cavity and peritonitis.

Exclusions

Also indexed as

Non-traumatic perforation of large intestinePerforation of large intestinebowel perforation NOSperforated bowel NOSperforated intestine NOSperforation of intestine NOSrupture of intestine NOS

Nearby in Digestive system perforation