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Multiple Tubercular Intestinal Perforations: A Case Report.

Varun Shetty¹, Mathew John Mathai¹, Iqbal M Ali¹

¹General Surgery, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Pimpri, Pune, IND.

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Intestinal tuberculosis (TB) can cause small bowel perforations, even after prior treatment. Early surgical intervention is crucial for managing this severe complication in Indian surgeons.

Keywords:

abdominal pain non-bilious vomiting pneumoperitoneum small bowel perforation tuberculosis

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Pathology

Background:

Intestinal tuberculosis (TB) is a significant surgical challenge in India.
Understanding its varied presentations and management is vital for surgeons.

Observation:

A 28-year-old female presented with acute abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever.
She had a history of treated pulmonary TB but developed pneumoperitoneum and peritonitis.
Imaging revealed findings suggestive of small bowel pathology.

Findings:

Exploratory laparotomy identified multiple mid-jejunum perforations and a stricture due to intestinal TB.
Surgical management included resection and anastomosis.
Histopathology confirmed tuberculosis.

Implications:

This case highlights the need to consider intestinal TB in small bowel perforations.
Timely surgical intervention and comprehensive management are key for better outcomes.