DB30.0

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Intussusception of the large intestine

Description

Intussusception occurs when a segment of bowel invaginatetes, or telescopeds, into adjacent distal bowel, leading to obstruction and possibly ischemic injury. Colonic intussusception is a relatively uncommon condition that is most frequent in the early years of life. There are three main varieties: caecocolic, colocolic and sigmoidrectal.

Index terms

  • Intussusception of the large intestine
  • Caecal intussusception

Exclusions from above levels

  • DA93.0 – Paralytic ileus of large intestine
  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
  • 02 – Neoplasms
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  • 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

  • DB30.1 – Volvulus of large intestine
  • DB30.2 – Adhesions of large intestine with obstruction
  • DB30.3 – Impaction of large intestine
  • DB30.4 – Stenosis of the rectum
  • DB30.Y – Other specified obstruction of large intestine
  • DB30.Z – Obstruction of large intestine, unspecified

Foundation entity

Intussusception of the large intestine – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/659345903

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: DB30: Obstruction of large intestine › 13: Diseases of the digestive system