DB31.1

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Pneumatosis intestinalis of large intestine

Description

This refers to pneumatosis intestinalis in the large intestine, which is a condition characterised by multiple, gas-filled cysts, typically within the subserosa and submucosa of the intestine.

Index terms

  • Pneumatosis intestinalis of large intestine

Exclusions from above levels

  • DB30 – Obstruction of large intestine
  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1964968944 – Diverticular disease of large intestine
  • 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

  • DB31.0 – Fistula of large intestine
  • DB31.2 – Rectal prolapse
  • DB31.Y – Other specified acquired anatomical alterations of large intestine
  • DB31.Z – Acquired anatomical alterations of large intestine, unspecified

Foundation entity

Pneumatosis intestinalis of large intestine – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/807866001

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: DB31: Other acquired anatomical alterations of large intestine › 13: Diseases of the digestive system