Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical characteristics and reasonable surgical treatment of intestinal tuberculosis. MethodsDiagnosis and treatment in 70 cases with intestinal tuberculosis hospitalized from 2000 to 2007.were analyzed retrospectively. ResultsThe longest time from the initial onset to confirmed diagnosis was 25 months and the shortest time was 3 months. The average time was 3 months. Of 70 cases, 11 cases received antituberculosis drugs and surgical treatment, in which 10 cased were cured except one case died due to without regular antituberculosis therapy. Other cases without surgical operation were cured after receiving regular antituberculosis therapy and supportive care for one year. ConclusionEarly diagnosis, timely regular antituerculosis therapy and surgical operation with strict operative indication are the key to cure the disease.

Key words: tuberculosis,gastrointestinal/diagnosiss, tuberculosis,gastrointestinal/surgeryj, early diagnosis, treatment outcome