Megacolon

Description

Megacolon is a descriptive term indicating an abnormal dilation of large intestine. The dilatation is often accompanied by a paralysis of the peristaltic movements of the bowel.

Excludes

LB16.1 – Hirschsprung disease

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

Child codes

DB32.20 – Toxic megacolon
DB32.2Y – Other specified megacolon
DB32.2Z – Megacolon, unspecified

Sibling codes

DB32.0 – Pseudo-obstruction of colon
DB32.1 – Slow transit constipation
DB32.3 – Acquired hypoganglionosis of large intestine
DB32.Y – Other specified motility disorders of large intestine
DB32.Z – Motility disorders of large intestine, unspecified

Foundation entity

Megacolon – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1742998538

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: DB32: Motility disorders of large intestine › 13: Diseases of the digestive system