Tuberculous perforation of the small bowel.
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چکیده
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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 61 713 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985