Hypotensive peristalsis

Description

This is a motility disorder of oesophagus characterised by hypotensive peristalsis. The peristaltic dysfunction likely leads to impaired volume clearance.

Index terms

Hypotensive peristalsis

Exclusions from above levels

DA21.0 – Achalasia
DA22 – Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases

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02 – Neoplasms
05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
06 – Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders
18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

DA21.20 – Hypertensive peristalsis
DA21.22 – Spastic peristalsis
DA21.2Y – Other specified disorder of oesophageal peristalsis
DA21.2Z – Disorder of oesophageal peristalsis, unspecified

Foundation entity

Hypotensive peristalsis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/359230611

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: DA21.2: Disorder of oesophageal peristalsis › DA21: Motility disorders of oesophagus › 13: Diseases of the digestive system