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European Journal of Plastic Surgery
Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery 3/2003

01-06-2003 | Case Report

Tuberculous tenosynovitis of the hand

Authors: C. Thomas, Taimoor, K. E. Mathew

Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery | Issue 3/2003

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Abstract

Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculous hand infection present a distinctive challenge for the hand surgeons. Infection caused by these uncommon organism occurs more often in immunocompromised patient. This contribution emphasizes the salient feature of mycobacterial hand infection. Prompt surgical débridement and tissue diagnosis are essential for the diagnosis and treatment of this type of infection. With an accurate and timely diagnosis, appropriate surgical and anti-tuberculous treatment may eradicate these unusual infections.
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Metadata
Title
Tuberculous tenosynovitis of the hand
Authors
C. Thomas
Taimoor
K. E. Mathew
Publication date
01-06-2003
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Plastic Surgery / Issue 3/2003
Print ISSN: 0930-343X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0130
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-003-0482-0

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