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Peritoneal tuberculosis in laparoscopic era.

E Târcoveanu1, G Dimofte, C Bradea

  • 1First Surgical Clinic, University Hospital "St. Spiridon" Iaşi, Romania. etarco@iasi.mednet.ro

Acta Chirurgica Belgica
|April 4, 2009
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Peritoneal tuberculosis, though uncommon, is increasing in Romania. Diagnosis can be challenging due to varied symptoms, but laparoscopy is a safe and effective method for prompt identification and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Peritoneal tuberculosis (PTB) incidence is rising in Romania, mirroring global tuberculosis trends.
  • PTB is uncommon in developed nations but presents diagnostic challenges due to varied clinical manifestations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively analyze cases of peritoneal tuberculosis diagnosed between 1995 and 2007.
  • To evaluate the diagnostic utility and safety of laparoscopy in managing PTB.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 18 patients diagnosed with PTB.
  • Clinical data review, including symptoms, imaging (ultrasound, chest radiography), and surgical findings.
  • Laparoscopy and laparotomy for diagnosis and management.

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Main Results:

  • Ascites was the most common finding (17/18 patients).
  • Abdominal pain (16 cases) and weight loss (12 cases) were frequent symptoms.
  • Laparoscopy revealed characteristic peritoneal involvement and enabled prompt diagnosis in 14 patients.

Conclusions:

  • Symptoms of PTB are highly variable, necessitating a high index of suspicion.
  • Laparoscopy is a safe, reliable, and essential tool for diagnosing and managing peritoneal tuberculosis.
  • Prompt diagnosis through laparoscopy is crucial for effective patient treatment and cure.