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Megacolon

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

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.

exclusions

• Congenital megacolon  (LB16.1)
• Hirschsprung disease  (LB16.1)

sections/codes in this section (DB32.2-DB32.2)

• Toxic megacolon  (DB32.20)
• Other specified megacolon  (DB32.2Y)
• Megacolon, unspecified  (DB32.2Z)

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