Multidrug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis: surgical challenges

Thorac Surg Clin. 2012 Aug;22(3):271-6. doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2012.04.003. Epub 2012 Jun 12.

Abstract

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) continues to be a significant public health problem worldwide. The treatment of MDR-TB consists mainly of chemotherapy. However, surgery has been reported to be an effective adjunctive therapy in selected cases. This article discusses the scope of the problem of MDR-TB and the most accepted modern standard therapy. The indications for surgical intervention as well as an analysis of the results of this therapy are also discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis / surgery
  • Humans
  • Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant / complications
  • Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant / surgery*
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / surgery*