📋Overview
Bowel obstruction is a medical condition characterized by a partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine, preventing the normal passage of contents through the digestive tract. It is a well-recognized condition with various causes and can affect any part of the bowel. The modern terminology distinguishes between small bowel obstruction and large bowel obstruction based on the location of the blockage.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0021843ICD-10-CM
K56.609K56.60K56.69
MeSH
D007415
SNOMED CT (US)
81060008
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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