K60.4: Rectal fistula
You have a connecting passage between the last intestinal segment and the outer skin around the anus.
The last segment of the large intestine consists of 2 sections. These 2 sections are the rectum and anal canal. The feces are collected in the rectum. The feces then move through the short anal canal to the anus. Feces are excreted through the anus.
A connecting passage is often formed during an inflammation or after an inflammation in the last intestinal segment. Fluids can run out through this connecting passage. Such fluids can be pus or feces. You may have pain due to the connecting passage. Your anus may also be itchy.
With this disease, you may also have a high temperature. It is also possible that you will lose your appetite.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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