Chapter 11 - Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)»Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)»Other intestinal obstruction (K56.69)
K56.69
Other intestinal obstruction
Sub-codes (3)
Related indications (MeSH) (2)
Ileus42 drugs (36 approved, 6 experimental)
A condition caused by the lack of intestinal PERISTALSIS or INTESTINAL MOTILITY without any mechanical obstruction. This interference of the flow of INTESTINAL CONTENTS often leads to INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION. Ileus may be classified into postoperative, inflammatory, metabolic, neurogenic, and drug-induced.
Intestinal Obstruction14 drugs (13 approved, 1 experimental)
Any impairment, arrest, or reversal of the normal flow of INTESTINAL CONTENTS toward the ANAL CANAL.