ME24.31

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Perforation of large intestine

Description

Perforation of large intestine is a complete penetration of the colonic wall, often resulting in the leakage of luminal contents into the abdominal cavity. Perforation of large intestine results in the potential for bacterial contamination of the abdominal cavity and peritonitis.

Index terms

  • Perforation of large intestine
  • bowel perforation NOS
  • perforated bowel NOS
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  • perforated intestine NOS
  • perforation of intestine NOS
  • rupture of intestine NOS
  • Non-traumatic perforation of large intestine

Excludes

  • DD70 – Crohn disease
  • DD71 – Ulcerative colitis
  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1675068535 – Neoplasms of the large intestine
  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1964968944 – Diverticular disease of large intestine

Exclusions from above levels

  • 19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
  • JA66 – Clinical findings on antenatal screening of mother

Foundation children elsewhere

Sibling codes

  • ME24.30 – Perforation of small intestine
  • ME24.35 – Perforation of gallbladder or bile ducts
  • ME24.3Y – Digestive system perforation of other specified site
  • ME24.3Z – Digestive system perforation of unspecified site

Foundation entity

Perforation of large intestine – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/291026076

Part of: ME24.3: Digestive system perforation › ME24: Clinical manifestations of the digestive system › 21: Symptoms, signs or clinical findings, not elsewhere classified