Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases

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Delayed Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a University Hospital

대학병원에서 발생하는 폐결핵 치료지연

  • Kang, Shin Myung (Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Jun Gu (Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Chung, Jae Ho (Department of Internal Medicine, KwandongUniversity College of Medicine, Myongji hospital) ;
  • Han, Chang Hoon (Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Byun, Min Kwang (Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Chung, Wou Youn (Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Moo Suk (Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Young Sam (Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Se Kyu (Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Chang, Joon (Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Sung Kyu (Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
  • 강신명 (연세대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 이준구 (연세대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 정재호 (관동대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 한창훈 (연세대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 변민광 (연세대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 정우영 (연세대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 박무석 (연세대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 김영삼 (연세대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 김세규 (연세대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 장준 (연세대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 김성규 (연세대학교 의과대학 내과학교실)
  • Received : 2006.01.04
  • Accepted : 2006.02.15
  • Published : 2006.03.30
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Abstract

Background : Delayed treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis is an important problem because it results in greater mortality and the nosocomial transmission of tuberculosis. This study was conducted to analyze the factors that contribute to the delayed treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis in a university hospital and we wanted to provide basic data for instituting an effective management program for tuberculosis. Methods : we retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 155 patients with smear-positive or culture-positive pulmonary tuberculosis and who were treated between May 1999 and October 1999. A case-control study was performed to analyze the factors. We then tried to follow up the patients in delayed treatment group via telephone for the purpose of assessing the therapeutic interventions. Results : Among 150 patients, 55 (37%) were included in the delayed treatment group. The factors associated with delayed treatment on the univariate analysis included age (61 vs 40 years old; p <0.001), a smear-negative sputum test for acid-fast bacilli (AFB) (85% vs 55%; p <0.001) and no visits to a private clinic before the patient presented to the university hospital (56% vs 36%; p = 0.014). Multivariate analysis revealed that old age (p = 0.001), a smear-negative sputum for AFB (p = 0.001), and lower lobe infiltrate on chest X-ray (p = 0.041) were the independent predictors of delayed treatment. Of the 22 patients who did not receive any treatment, 20 of them 91%) consented to our suggestion of revisiting the hospital. Conclusion : Delayed treatment of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis is not uncommon in a university hospital. Old age, smear-negative for AFB, and lower lobe infiltrate on chest X-ray are the risk factors for delayed treatment. A more systematic management system is required for achieving better control of tuberculosis.

연구배경: 폐결핵의 진단 및 치료지연은 결핵 환자의 사망률을 증가시키고, 결핵균 전파의 위험을 증가시킬 수 있다. 본 연구는 3차 민간의료기관에서 폐결핵 환자 치료지연의 요인을 분석하여, 결핵관리사업을 위한 기본적인 자료를 제공하고자 시행하였다. 방 법: 1999년 5월부터 10월까지 결핵균 도말 양성 혹은 배양 양성으로 새로이 진단된 폐결핵 환자 150명의 의무기록을 후향적으로 조사하였다. 지연치료군과 적절치료군으로 구분하여 환자 대조군 연구를 시행하여 치료지연의 요인을 분석하였고, 지연치료군 환자를 대상으로 전화 추적조사를 실시하여 치료적 중재를 실시하였다. 결 과: 대상 환자 150명 중 55명 (37%)이 지연치료군에 속하였다. 단변량 분석 결과 지연치료군의 의미있는 변수는 연령(61세 vs 40세; p <0.001), 항산균 도말 음성(85% vs 55%; p <0.001)과 1차 또는 2차 의료기관 미경유(56% vs 36%; p = 0.014)이었다. 다변량 분석 결과 고령 (p = 0.001), 항산균 도말 음성 (p = 0.001) 그리고 흉부사진상 하엽 침윤 소견 (p = 0.041)이 치료지연의 독립인자임을 확인하였다. 전화 추적조사 결과 치료를 받지 못한 22명의 환자 중 20명 (91%)이 병원에 다시 내원하기로 하였다. 결 론: 민간의료기관인 대학병원에서 폐결핵 치료 지연은 적지 않았다. 고령, 항산균 도말 음성, 하엽 침윤 소견이 치료지연의 위험요인이며, 체계적인 결핵 관리를 위한 조직 구성이 요구된다.

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