Peritoneal tuberculosis
ICD-10 A18.3 · ICD-11 1B12.7.2

Treatment of Peritoneal Tuberculosis Presenting as Acute Abdomen

Peritoneal tuberculosis can escalate into a surgical emergency when certain complications develop. In this clinical scenario, management extends beyond standard medical therapy and requires prompt surgical assessment.

This protocol addresses peritoneal tuberculosis in the setting of an acute abdominal presentation — a situation in which the clinical picture demands immediate evaluation and a defined surgical decision pathway.

Treatment approach — partial overview

When peritoneal tuberculosis presents as an acute abdomen, surgical intervention enters the management approach. The full protocol defines the specific indications and criteria that guide this intervention — the complete algorithm is available via the structured protocol below.

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References

Surgical intervention is reserved for complications—fibrosis, strictures, and acute abdomen—or when there is uncertainty in the diagnosis.

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