Free tubercular perforation of the ileum / 世界急诊医学杂志(英文)
World Journal of Emergency Medicine
;
(4): 235-236, 2013.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-789628
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Peritonitis secondary to small bowel perforation is a common surgical emergency seen across the globe.METHODS:
A young male patient presented with ileal perforation that was repaired primarily. He recovered uneventfully after the operation.RESULTS:
Histopathology of the margins of the perforation revealed tuberculosis. A search for evidence of a primary focus of tuberculosis was unsuccessful. The patient was started on anti-tubercular therapy and he was followed up with good results.CONCLUSION:
This present case underscores the importance of biopsy specimens taken from the margins of patients with ileal perforation to avoid the misdiagnosis of such condition.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
World Journal of Emergency Medicine
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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