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Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis ›› 2001, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (1): 33-34.

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Surgical operation in the treatment of 32 cases of pulmonary tuberculosis with cavitation

CHEN Jing yu,ZHU Da wei,ZHENG Ming feng.   

  1. Wuxi Pneumology Hospital,Jiangsu 214007
  • Online:2001-01-10 Published:2001-11-03

Abstract: Objective To discuss the indication,method and status of surgical operation in the treatment of pulmonary cavitary tuberculosis.Methods 32 operated cases of pulmonary tuberculosis have been reviewed.Results The operation effect was satisfied.The cure rate is 96.9%.Conclusion The surgical treatment is the effective method in destroying the infectius origin,resolving the failure of re treatment of pulmonary cavitary tuberculosis and the serious complications.

Key words: Tuberculosis,pulmonary/Surgery operation, Cavity