K43.3: Parastomal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
Parastomal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene is a complication that can arise after a surgical procedure called stoma creation, which is often performed to aid in the disposal of waste from the body when normal routes are impeded. In this condition, a portion of the intestines or abdominal lining protrudes through an opening (stoma) in the abdominal wall, creating a bulge or hernia. This hernia may cause an obstruction, meaning that the normal flow of contents through the intestines is blocked, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, or nausea. Though this condition is named "without gangrene," it's worth noting that the situation can indeed become critical if the blood supply to the herniating tissue is affected, leading potentially to tissue death (gangrene). However, that is not the case with ICD-10 K43.3 specifically - it merely implies that the hernia is causing an obstruction.
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