Gastroduodenal tuberculosis.
Nine patients with gastroduodenal tuberculosis (GDTB) were seen over a period of 2 years at a tertiary level referral institute. Clinical presentation of GDTB is similar to that of peptic ulcer disease. Endoscopic biopsy and/or laparotomy and biopsy establish the diagnosis. Medical treatment is the mainstay of therapy, although surgical intervention may be required for the management of complications. Gastroduodenal tuberculosis should be suspected in patients, residing in areas where the disease is endemic, with a short history suggestive of peptic ulcer disease and an early onset of gastric outlet obstruction.
Department of Surgical, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India.
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Ali
S S
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Sikora
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Banerjee
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Kapoor
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Saraswat
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Saxena
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Kaushik
D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014385:Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery
D000995:Antitubercular Agents