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(Chest. 1966;50:281-288.)
© 1966 American College of Chest Physicians

The Results of Treatment by Resection of Two Hundred Cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Trinidad and Tobago

R. K. Richardson M.R.C.P., F.C.C.P.1

1 Caura Chest Hospital

(1) The pattern and treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis in Trinidad and Tobago are outlined.

(2) Two hundred cases of pulmonary tuberculosis treated by resection are analyzed and the results of treatment assessed.

(3) Indications for surgery in the cases of tuberculosis in Trinidad are outlined.

(4) The opinion is expressed that resection has a dual role in the treatment of tuberculosis:

(a) to assist in the cure of tuberculosis, and

(b) to remove damaged lung and bronchi, and prevent the occurrence of ill health from the sequelæ of the healing process of tuberculosis.






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