Abdominal Tuberculosis in Southeastern Taiwan: 20 Years of Experience

Abdominal Tuberculosis in Southeastern Taiwan: 20 Years of Experience

Abdominal tuberculosis (TB) is a rare manifestation of extrapulmonary TB. This disease entity can be overlooked, and its early diagnosis is difficult because of its variable manifestations and lack of specific symptoms. Methods: The clinical and diagnostic features, treatment, and outcome of patient...

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Main Authors: Huan-Lin Chen, Ming-Shiang Wu, Wen-Hsiung Chang, Shou-Chuan Shih, Hsin Chi, Ming-Jong Bair
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009-03-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
abdominal tuberculosis
extrapulmonary tuberculosis
gastrointestinal tuberculosis
tuberculosis
tuberculous peritonitis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664609600528

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