Key result
Ascitic fluid culture detects ~83% of tuberculous peritonitis cases, outperforming percutaneous peritoneal biopsy.
Why the study?
Diagnostic methods and treatment outcomes for tuberculous peritonitis were not well characterized in this patient series.
Population
47 patients with tuberculous peritonitis
Comparison
Antituberculous drugs with concomitant steroids
Design
Observational case series
Follow-up
average of three years
Authors
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Supports targeted diagnostic testing in suspected tuberculous peritonitis; leaves open steroid role in preventing fibrotic complications.
Observational (n=47)
In patients with tuberculous peritonitis, antituberculous drugs are effective and concomitant steroids may prevent late fibrotic complications such as constrictive pericarditis.
Singh et al. (1969) conducted an observational in Tuberculous peritonitis (n=47). Diagnostic evaluation and antituberculous therapy was evaluated. Ascitic fluid culture and percutaneous peritoneal biopsy yielded positive diagnoses in 83% and 64% of patients with tuberculous peritonitis, respectively.