Tuberculous perforations of the small intestine

Kapoor, V.K.; Kriplani, A.K.; Chattopadhyay, T.K. and Sharma, L.K. (1986) Tuberculous perforations of the small intestine. Indian Journal of Tuberculosis, 33 (4). pp. 188-189.

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Abstract

Perforation is an uncommon complication of Abdominal Tuberculosis and is associated with high mortality. Six cases of tuberculous perforation of the small intestine with closure of the perforation, resection anastomosis of strictures, peritoneal toilet and drainage with no mortality are reported. Difficulties in diagnosis and guidelines for diagnosis and management are discussed.

EPrint Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Tuberculosis, Small Intestine, Diagnosis, Perforations, Anastomosis, Strictures, Drainage, Mortality, Peritoneal Toilet, Resection, Surgery
Subjects:	Surgical Procedures, Operative > Anastomosis, Surgical Surgical Procedures, Operative > Suture Techniques Surgical Procedures, Operative > Second-Look Surgery Digestive System > Gastrointestinal Tract Surgical Procedures, Operative > Digestive System Surgical Procedures Digestive System Diseases > Gastrointestinal Diseases > Intestinal Diseases Digestive System Diseases > Gastrointestinal Diseases > Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal -Journal Repositories > Indian Journal of Tuberculosis
ID Code:	3058
Deposited By:	Mrs Naina Pandita
Deposited On:	10 September 2008

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