DB36.1

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Rectal abscess

Description

A condition of the rectum, caused by an infection with a bacterial, viral, or fungal source. This condition is characterised by a focal accumulation of purulent material in the rectal area.

Index terms

  • Rectal abscess
  • pararectal abscess
  • periproctic abscess
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  • rectal boil
  • rectum abscess
  • retrorectal abscess

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

Sibling codes

  • DB36.0 – Colonic abscess
  • DB36.Y – Other specified infections of the large intestine
  • DB36.Z – Infections of the large intestine, unspecified

Foundation entity

Rectal abscess – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/21712804

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: DB36: Certain infections of the large intestine › 13: Diseases of the digestive system