title: Genito-urinary tuberculosis: a review of 83 cases.
abstract: We evaluated 83 cases of genito-urinary tuberculosis retrospectively. Flank pain and non-specific urinary complaints were the major symptoms. Although some authors prefer short-term medical therapy, the relapse rate in our series with six-month therapy was 22%, and we therefore suggest a therapy period of at least 12 months is necessary. The poor nutritional status and social conditions characteristic of subjects from our region may, however, be a factor in this high relapse rate.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gokalp
authors.forename: E Y
authors.initials: EY
authors.lastname: Gultekin
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ozdamar
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012737:Sex Factors; D014401:Tuberculosis, Urogenital / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000995:Antitubercular Agents