Sepsis syndrome induced by tuberculous perforation of the esophagus

摘要: Perforation of the esophagus induced by tuberculosis with no evidence HIV infection is an extremely unusual presentation disease. We report on a 41-year-old man presenting esophageal perforation who developed sepsis syndrome characterized multiple organ dysfunction. The was covered endoscopically tube, patient recovered from cardiovascular, renal and pulmonary dysfunction under intensive care treatment, including antimycobacterial therapy. In response to endoscopic medical treatment size lesion decreased disappeared 56 days after diagnosis. could be discharged 2 months admission remained asymptomatic 12 month follow-up examination.