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
- Keywords:
Tuberculosis, hepatic;
Surgical procedures, operative
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
1997;0(04):-
- 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. [WT5”HZ]Conclusions Surgical resection plus anti tuberculosis drugs are the mainstay for the treatment of patients with hepatic tuberculosis.
