Surgical therapy for hepatic tuberculosis: a report of 8 cases
- VernacularTitle:肝脏结核手术治疗八例报告
- Author:
Jinbo WANG
;
Zhongbo WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
2001;16(4):204-205
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the clinical features and operative methods for patients with hepatic tuberculosis.Methods The clinical features、diagnosis、operative methods and the location of tuberculosis focus in the liver were analysed in 8 patients.Results Difinite preoperative diagnosis could be reached in none of the 8 patients.Surgical procedure included focus remove (5 cases) and deroof plus drainage (3 cases).The diagnosis of hepatic tuberculosis was proved by pathological examination.Conclusions Surgical resection plus anti-tuberculosis drugs are the mainstay for the treatment of patients with hepatic tuberculosis.
