Colon Tuberculosis: Endoscopic Features and Prospective Endoscopic Follow-Up After Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment

2012111 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Shrikant Mukewar · Midas Multispeciality Hospital

Raghvendra Ravi · Midas Multispeciality Hospital

Arun Prasad · Midas Multispeciality Hospital

Kulwinder S. Dua · Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract

TB of the colon predominantly affects the cecum and the ascending colon. Ulceration, nodularity, and stricture are the prominent endoscopic findings. Majority of the lesions heal with anti-TB treatment.

Topics & Keywords

Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology

Volume 3, Issue 10, pp. e24-e24

DOI: 10.1038/ctg.2012.19

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