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Title: Rectal tuberculosis: a rare cause of recurrent rectal suppuration. Author: Samarasekera DN, Nanayakkara PR. Journal: Colorectal Dis; 2008 Oct; 10(8):846-7. PubMed ID: 18294272. Abstract: Tuberculosis affecting the rectum is a rare extra-pulmonary form of the disease that needs recognition, because it requires specific treatment and avoids multiple, unwarranted surgical interventions. The following discussion is centred on a case of rectal tuberculosis, a disease that rarely affects the anorectal region. The condition was diagnosed on histology and was successfully treated medically with complete resolution.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]