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March 3, 2026Breathe0 citationsOpen Access

When tuberculosis turns critical: a rare constellation of severe complications

ZAZainab AfzalDQDavid QuigleyJHJohn Hogan

Key Points

  • Complications from tuberculosis include trachea-oesophageal fistula, a severe condition requiring careful management.
  • Antimicrobial treatment remains essential for these cases, but some may need invasive interventions.
  • TB presents differently among individuals, leading to a variety of complications that complicate treatment.
  • Understanding these complications supports more effective treatment strategies and may improve patient outcomes.

Abstract

TB is a complex multifaceted disease with varying presentations and complications. Antimicrobial treatment remains the mainstay of treatment of trachea-oesophageal fistula secondary to TB; however, invasive interventions can be considered for complex cases. https://bit.ly/4qvsMct.

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Afzal et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75b18c6e9836116a21c4ahttps://doi.org/10.1183/20734735.0228-2025
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