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Reactivation of genito-urinary tuberculosis: a retrospective review of 838 cases.

Reactivation of genito-urinary tuberculosis: a retrospective review of 838 cases.

Authors :
Butler MR
O'Flynn JD
Source :
European urology [Eur Urol] 1975; Vol. 1 (1), pp. 14-7.
Publication Year :
1975

Abstract

Relapse occurred in 53 cases out of 838 consecutive cases of genito-urinary tuberculosis, followed for periods of 11 months to 27 years. Initial and recurrent disease is classified, and the treatment given is described. Length of inactivity is estimated, and correlated with the type of therapy given. Sensitivity of the organisms to chemotherapy is stated. Conclusions suggest that a life-long follow-up, at yearly intervals, of patients with genito-urinary tuberculosis is justified, as recurrences are diagnosed early, destructive changes are than unlikely, further surgery may be avoided, and a repeat course of chemotherapy is usually curative.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0302-2838
Volume :
1
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
European urology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
823023