Chapter 11 - Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)»Hernia (K40-K46)»Ventral hernia (K43)
K43
Ventral hernia
Sub-codes (9)
- K43.0 Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K43.1 Incisional hernia with gangrene
- K43.2 Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
1 indication for 7 drugs
- K43.3 Parastomal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K43.4 Parastomal hernia with gangrene
- K43.5 Parastomal hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K43.6 Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K43.7 Other and unspecified ventral hernia with gangrene
- K43.9 Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Related indications (MeSH) (1)
Hernia, Ventral15 drugs (13 approved, 2 experimental)
A hernia caused by weakness of the anterior ABDOMINAL WALL due to midline defects, previous incisions, or increased intra-abdominal pressure. Ventral hernias include UMBILICAL HERNIA, incisional, epigastric, and spigelian hernias.