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16912360

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-8-16
pubmed:abstractText
Intestinal perforation is an uncommon but potentially fatal complication of intestinal tuberculosis. We report on a 63-year-old HIV-negative man who developed terminal ileal perforation approximately 3.5 months following initiation of anti-tuberculous treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis and a concomitant tuberculous perianal abscess. Clinical and radiological improvements were initially evident following commencement of anti-tuberculous treatment, and the paradoxical response phenomenon was suspected. The patient subsequently underwent surgical resection of the affected bowel segment with primary anastomosis, and made an uneventful recovery. Anti-tuberculous medication was continued for another 12 months, and after a further 12 months there was no evidence of recurrent tuberculosis. This case illustrates that tuberculous intestinal perforation can develop during chemotherapy for tuberculosis. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate surgical treatment are essential to avoid morbidity and mortality.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
1024-2708
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
12
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
313-5
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2006
pubmed:articleTitle
Tuberculosis intestinal perforation during anti-tuberculosis treatment.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, United Christian Hospital, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong. vinju@netvigator.com
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports