Tuberculosis (TB) once considered a disease of the developing world is infrequent in the
developing world too. Its worldwide prevalence with a huge impact on the healthcare system …

Abdominal tuberculosis is an ancient problem with modern nuances in diagnosis and
management. The two major forms are tuberculous peritonitis and gastrointestinal …

Abstract Background and Aim Treatment trial with antitubercular therapy [ATT] is a common
strategy in tuberculosis-endemic countries in case of a diagnostic dilemma between …

Background The role of adjunctive steroids in abdominal tuberculosis is unclear. Objective
To evaluate effect of adjunctive use of steroids for abdominal tuberculosis in …

Introduction Tuberculosis is a disease that has been affecting mankind since time
immemorial and it still continues to be a global health concern. Objective of the study was to …

Background: The role of surgery in abdominal tuberculosis is being redefined, as many
patients will be candidates for endoscopic dilatation rather than open surgery. Methods: A …

Introduction: Peritoneal tuberculosis is a common type of abdominal tuberculosis. The most
commonly used classification divides peritoneal tuberculosis into wet-ascitic type, dry-plastic …

Background and Aim Abdominal tuberculosis is an important form of extrapulmonary
tuberculosis. Evidence from clinical trials suggests that 6 months of antitubercular therapy …

Background Gastrointestinal strictures impact clinical presentation in abdominal tuberculosis
and are associated with significant morbidity. Aim To conduct a systematic review of the …

Abdominal tuberculosis is an important concern for clinicians in the tropical world. It is a
great mimicker and the diagnosis is difficult due to low sensitivity of histological and …