Segmental Tuberculosis of the Colon

Abstract

Five cases of segmental hyperplastic tuberculosis of the colon are reported, the lesions representing every segment. Primary resection is recommended as the treatment of choice. All five patients (only one of whom exhibited evidence of pulmonary tuberculosis) underwent segmental excision of the lesion and end-to-end anastomosis. The postoperative course was uneventful in all instances, and there have been no complications or recurrences. Evidence of carcinoma was not found in any case. In four cases, intestinal tuberculosis was suspected radio-logically prior to operation.