RESUMO
The pattern and treatment of pulmonary tuberculossi in Trinidad and Tobago are outlined. Two hundred cases of pulmonary tuberculosis treated by resection are analyzed and the results of treatment assessed. Indications for surgery in the cases of tuberculosis in Trinidad are outlined. The opinion is expressed that resection has a dual role in the treatment of tuberculosis: (a) to assist in the cure of tuberculosis, and (b) to remove damaged lung and bronchi, and prevent the occurrence of ill health from the sequelae of the healing process of tuberculosis. (AU)
Assuntos
Humanos , Pneumonectomia , Tuberculose Pulmonar/cirurgia , Índias OcidentaisRESUMO
The pattern and treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis in Trinidad and Tobago are outlined. Two hundred cases of pulmonary tuberculosis treated by resection are analysed and the results of treatment assessed. Indications for surgery in the cases of tuberculosis in Trinidad are discussed. The opinion is expressed that resection has a dual role to play in the treatment of tuberculosis, in that it assists in the cure of tuberculosis, and removes damaged lung and bronchi, and prevents the occurrence of ill health from the sequelae of the healing process of tuberculosis (AU)
Assuntos
Adolescente , Adulto , Criança , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Pneumonectomia , Tuberculose Pulmonar/cirurgia , Mortalidade , Trinidad e Tobago , Índias OcidentaisRESUMO
The problem of single intrathoracic opacities is discussed. Intrathoracic opacities which are not diagnosed and treated early have a bad prognosis. The method of approach to diagnosis, based on anatomical position, shape and density of the opacity is advanced. The place of ancillary investigation in diagnosis is recalled. It is concluded that thoracotomy should be more frequently advocated both for confirming diagnosis and for its value in very early treatment (AU)
