Multidrug-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis : Surgical Challenges - 11/07/12
, John D. Mitchell, MD a, bRésumé |
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) continues to be a significant public health problem worldwide. The treatment of MDR-TB consists mainly of chemotherapy. However, surgery has been reported to be an effective adjunctive therapy in selected cases. This article discusses the scope of the problem of MDR-TB and the most accepted modern standard therapy. The indications for surgical intervention as well as an analysis of the results of this therapy are also discussed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, MDR-TB, Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis, Parenchymal lung resection
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Vol 22 - N° 3
P. 271-276 - août 2012 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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