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Abdominal Tuberculosis: A Report Outlining Surgical and Unique Pharmacologic Management in the Absence of Enteral Access

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  • Sindi Diko

    (St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, USA)

  • Jackie P. Johnston

    (St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, USA)

  • Priya Patel

    (St. George’s University, Grenada)

  • Sayali Kulkarni

    (St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, USA)

  • Jin S. Suh

    (St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, USA)

  • Osama Elsawy

    (St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, USA)

  • Maria Heaney

    (St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, USA)

Abstract

Abdominal tuberculosis (TB) occurs only in a subset of TB-infected persons. With a higher incidence in the immunocompromised population, successful treatment includes early diagnosis and initiation of anti-TB medications. This case report discusses a 22-year-old immunocompetent male diagnosed with advanced duodenal and peritoneal TB after perforation requiring emergent surgery and intravenous anti-TB treatment secondary to lack of enteral access.

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  • Sindi Diko & Jackie P. Johnston & Priya Patel & Sayali Kulkarni & Jin S. Suh & Osama Elsawy & Maria Heaney, 2021. "Abdominal Tuberculosis: A Report Outlining Surgical and Unique Pharmacologic Management in the Absence of Enteral Access," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 3(4), pages 8-11, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:3:y:2021:i:4:id:40799
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2021.3.4.799
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