Extrapleural Pneumothorax in the Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis

The Artificial Pneumothorax Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis

realised in India. It is disappointing to note, however, that its importance is being underrated by a certain section of the medical profession who probably do so not from any personal experience of it, but rather from a lack of knowledge of its technique and mode of action. It appears that with them the treatment of phthisis begins and ends with fresh air and good food. They forget that fresh ...

Artificial pneumothorax in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.

In view of the increasing advances in our knowledge of pulmonary tuberculosis it is indeed timely that we should, while none the less maintaining a progressive outlook, 'go wisely and slow-they stumble that run faster.' In other words, we should now pause to assess the situation in so far as the position of artificial pneumothorax in the sphere of collapse therapy is concerned, and ask ourselve...

Artificial Pneumothorax in Pulmonary Tuberculosis

The Impact of Treatment on Serum Level of Procalcitonin in Patients with Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Introduction: About one third of the world's population is infected with tuberculosis (TB) and each year, about 1.5 to 2 million people die from TB. Procalcitonin (PCT) is an inflammatory marker that its level has variable Materials and Methods: This conducted on patients with pulmonary TB. Data were collected using a check list. The serum level of PCT was measured by ELISA test at the beginnin...

Prevalence and treatment outcome of pulmonary and extra pulmonary pediatric tuberculosis in southwestern Iran

 Background: Knowledge about childhood tuberculosis (TB) in Iran is limited. This study aimed to determine the proportion of tuberculosis in children living in Khuzestan in southwest of Iran and its treatment outcomes.  Methods: In this retrospective study, the child’s medical records registered in national TB program (NTP) unit of Khuzestan Health Center (KHC) for TB treatment from 2005 to ...