Hypertrophic pyloroduodenal tuberculosis
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2008; 18 (8): 509-511
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ABSTRACT
Hypertrophic pyloroduodenal tuberculosis is a rare cause of Gastric Outlet Obstruction [GOO] often forgotten in the differential diagnosis of gastric outlet obstruction. Since laboratory and radiological investigations often prove inconclusive in reaching the diagnosis of hypertrophic pyloroduodenal tuberculosis, surgery has a key role in the management of hypertrophic pyloroduodenal tuberculosis. Postoperative anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy [ATT] becomes imperative for complete resolution of hypertrophic pyloroduodenal tuberculosis. This case report describes the condition and management in a young girl
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Complicações Pós-Operatórias
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Piloro
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Tuberculose Gastrointestinal
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Obstrução da Saída Gástrica
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Duodenopatias
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Duodeno
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Antituberculosos
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Ano de publicação:
2008
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