Acute appendicitis with generalised peritonitis

Description

This is a condition characterised by acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix that is extending into the free, not contained, inflammation of the peritoneum. There is usually a free perforation and surgical treatment is recommended.

Index terms

Acute appendicitis with generalised peritonitis
Acute appendicitis with free perforation to the abdominal cavity
Acute appendicitis with free peritonitis

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acute appendicitis with diffuse peritonitis following rupture or perforation
appendicitis with perforation and free pus in the peritoneal cavity
perforated appendix with generalised peritonitis

Inclusions

Acute appendicitis with free perforation to the abdominal cavity
acute appendicitis with diffuse peritonitis following rupture or perforation

Exclusions from above levels

01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
02 – Neoplasms
05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases

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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

DB10.01 – Acute appendicitis with localised peritonitis
DB10.02 – Acute appendicitis without localised or generalised peritonitis

Foundation entity

Acute appendicitis with generalised peritonitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/527065560

Allowed postcoordination axes

hasManifestation

Part of: DB10.0: Acute appendicitis › DB10: Appendicitis › 13: Diseases of the digestive system