Document Type
Article
Department
Surgery; Radiology
Abstract
ABSTRACT Jejunum is a rare site of involvement in intestinal tuberculosis (TB) and massive lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage is an even rare reported condition. The authors report a 15-year-old female student, who presented with fever, anaemia, hypoalbunemia and developed massive lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage during hospital stay. The diagnosis of abdominal TB was established on tissue biopsy; tissue culture was positive for Mycobacterium TB. Optimal outcome was achieved with aggressive resuscitation, repeated mesenteric angio-embolization and anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy
Publication (Name of Journal)
JCPSP: J Coll Physicians Surg Pak.
Recommended Citation
Alvi, A.,
Haq, T.,
Pardhan, A.
(2013). Abdominal tuberculosis with massive jejunal haemorrhage. JCPSP: J Coll Physicians Surg Pak., 23(7), 509-511.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_surg_surg/177