HERNIA OF ABDOMINAL CAVITY (550-553)
Includes:
hernia:
acquired
congenital, except diaphragmatic or hiatal
551 Other hernia of abdominal cavity, with gangrene
Includes:
that with gangrene (and obstruction)
Parumbilical hernia specified as gangrenous
Hernia:
hiatal (esophageal) (sliding) specified as gangrenous
paraesophageal specified as gangrenous
Thoracic stomach specified as gangrenous
Excludes:
congenital diaphragmatic hernia (756.6)
Any condition classifiable to 553.8 if specified as gangrenous
Any condition classifiable to 553.9 if specified as gangrenous

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