Perforated tubercular enteritis of childhood: a ten year study.
(1991)
Journal - Indian journal of pediatrics (INDIA )
Abstract :
One hundred sixty seven children were operated at the Kalawati Saran Children Hospital for acute peritonitis during last 10 years (1978-88). Bowel perforation was seen in 123 cases. Nineteen cases had underlying tubercular enteritis. Preoperative diagnosis was usually difficult. The terminal ileum was affected in 12 and the jejunum in 5 cases. Multiple perforations were seen in 3 cases. Postoperative mortality was high (12/19) and usually attributable to their poor preoperative status.
| ISSN : | 0019-5456 |
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| Mesh Heading : | Acute Disease Child Child, Preschool Enteritis Female Humans Infant Intestinal Perforation Male Peritonitis Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal etiology |
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| Mesh Heading Relevant : | complications etiology complications |
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