title: A rare cause of faecal peritonitis: jejunal perforation in a patient undergoing treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis.
abstract: Abdominal tuberculosis (TB) is a rare but well-documented cause of faecal peritonitis, occasionally occurring in cases where the diagnosis has been delayed, thus resulting in progressive disease. Frequently occurring in the ileo-caecal region, it requires commencement of anti-tubercular regimen and can necessitate surgical intervention. We present a rare case of faecal peritonitis in a young immuno-competent patient with a perforated jejunal stricture, despite triple therapy for known pulmonary TB.
authors: Department of General Surgery, Northwick Park Hospital, London, UK drsheenapatel@gmail.com.
authors: Sheena
authors: S
authors: Patel
authors: Department of General Surgery, Northwick Park Hospital, London, UK.
authors: Abdullah
authors: A
authors: Al-Nowfal
authors: Department of General Surgery, Northwick Park Hospital, London, UK.
authors: Stuart T W
authors: ST
authors: Gould