Intestinal perforation

Definition

A rupture in the wall of the small or large intestine due to traumatic or pathologic processes.

Also known as bowel perforation, perforation of intestine — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 2074 per MONDO
• ICD9 569.83 per MONDO
• MESH D007416 per MONDO
• NCIT C39611 per MONDO
• SCTID 56905009 per MONDO
• UMLS C0021845 per MONDO