Pressure ulceration (Q44115)
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Pressure ulcers result from localised injury and ischaemic necrosis of skin and underlying tissues due to prolonged pressure, or pressure in combination with shear; bony prominences of the body are the most frequently affected sites; immobility and debility are major contributing factors.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| default for all languages | EH90 |
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| English | Pressure ulceration |
Pressure ulcers result from localised injury and ischaemic necrosis of skin and underlying tissues due to prolonged pressure, or pressure in combination with shear; bony prominences of the body are the most frequently affected sites; immobility and debility are major contributing factors. |
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CID11:EH90
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dki-india-EH90
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