Free tubercular perforation of the ileum
10.5847/wjem.j.issn.1920-8642.2013.03.015
- Author:
Gupta SANJAY
1
;
Jayant MAYANK
;
Kaushik ROBIN
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery
- Keywords:
Peritonitis;
Perforation;
Ileum;
Tuberculosis
- From:
World Journal of Emergency Medicine
2013;4(3):235-236
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND:Peritonitis secondary to small bowel perforation is a common surgical emergency seen across the globe.METHODS:A young male patient presented with ileal perforation that was repaired primarily. He recovered uneventfully after the operation.RESULTS:Histopathology of the margins of the perforation revealed tuberculosis. A search for evidence of a primary focus of tuberculosis was unsuccessful. The patient was started on anti-tubercular therapy and he was followed up with good results.CONCLUSION:This present case underscores the importance of biopsy specimens taken from the margins of patients with ileal perforation to avoid the misdiagnosis of such condition.
