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(Chest. 1954;26:474-481.)
© 1954 American College of Chest Physicians

Clinical Tuberculosis in American Samoa

J. A. C. GRAY MC, USN, FCCP; G. R. FREMPTER MC, USN; R. L. HILL MC, USN; and SAIPELE MATAGI

1. A study of 100 cases of tuberculosis among Samoans (Polynesians) is reported.

2. Environmental data, notes on control measures, diagnostic and treatment facilities are outlined.

3. The types of tuberculous disease encountered are enumerated. No unusual pattern was observed.

4. The types of treatment employed and the results obtained during the two year period are detailed.

5. Artificial pneumoperitoneum was found to be generally more practicable than artificial pneumothorax in the treatment of pulmonary cases.

6. Reasons are indicated for optimism regarding the future course of the disease in the islands.






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