title: Tuberculous perforation of the small bowel.
abstract: Small bowel perforation occurs in up to 2 percent of patients with abdominal tuberculous. Patients present with an acute abdomen. Resection of the diseased segment and 18 months treatment with anti-tuberculosis drugs is recommended.
mesh_terms: D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000209:etiology; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D014385:Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal / Q000150:complications*