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Valerie Obot
Valerie Obot
Nigeria
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Research Article
Indications and Outcome of Surgery in Pleuro-pulmonary Tuberculosis
Author(s): Eyo E Ekpe and Valerie ObotEyo E Ekpe and Valerie Obot
Background: With the rising incidence of tuberculosis in our country that also faces serious challenges with poverty and human immune-deficiency virus infection, we experience a rise in the referrals for surgical intervention in patients with Pleuropulmonary tuberculosis. Aim: To study the indications and outcome of surgery in our pleuropulmonary tuberculosis patients. Methods: Pleuropulmonary tuberculosis patients who needed surgical intervention(s) for their disease in the cardiothoracic surgery unit of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital over a 24-month period were retrospectively studied. Data on demographic characteristics, socio economic parameters, clinical presentation, radiological/ investigation findings, diagnosis, treatment and outcome were collated and analysed. Results: One hundred and fifty-six patie.. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2329-9088.1000174