Your colon, otherwise known as your large intestine, is a long, hollow organ that is typically about five feet long. If it is longer in length, it develops extra twists and turns in order to fit in the abdomen. This is known as tortuous colon, or redundant colon.
Other specified congenital malformations of intestine The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Q43. 8 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Q43.
K63. 89 - Other Specified Diseases of Intestine [Internet]. In: ICD-10-CM.
During colonoscopy, looping is a frequent challenge. It occurs when the colonoscope s. tretches and distends the colon in response to the physician's efforts to advance the scope forward. Typically once a loop has formed, it must be straightened before the procedure can continue.
A redundant sigmoid colon is defined as one that is too long to fit into its owner's body without undergoing reduplication. • It is associated with acute and chronic pathological conditions, sigmoid volvulus and serious confusions in radiological diagnosis and instrumentation of imaging procedures. •
The ascending colon travels up the right side of the abdomen. The transverse colon runs across the abdomen. The descending colon travels down the left abdomen. The sigmoid colon is a short curving of the colon, just before the rectum.
ICD-10 code: K57. 92 Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation, abscess or bleeding.
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of colon D37. 4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM D37. 4 became effective on October 1, 2021.
C18. 7 - Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon | ICD-10-CM.
A redundant loop of sigmoid colon is a scarce congenital anatomic variation that is associated with serious chronic and acute clinical and functional implications. This variation is difficultly diagnosed or suspected preoperatively. Its presence though, complicates surgical maneuvers and radiographic analysis.
Blind loop syndrome occurs when food doesn't follow the normal digestion route and bypasses a section of your intestine. It can be caused by abdominal surgery, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, peptic ulcer disease, or an infection.