Not Even a Ribbon for Intestinal Failure

Possibly the most complex and heterogenous disease known to mankind, intestinal failure, had neither recognition nor a colored ribbon. There was no disease code in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10CM) or ICD-11 for either intestinal failure or short bowel syndrome until October 1, 2023; still, there is no ribbon. All the primary color ribbons have been taken —even burgundy, cranberry, peach, and pink; light blue, dark blue, navy blue, and even Robin’s egg blue; jade, light green, lime green, and mint green; cream, copper, and brown—yes brown: it’s antitobacco and serves as a backup for colon cancer, I guess, in case they run out of whatever blue they are using.
Source: Gastroenterology Clinics of North America - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Foreword Source Type: research