Miliary Tuberculosis Causing Multiple Intestinal Perforations in an Immigrant Worker

نویسندگان

  • Kevin McElvanna
  • Roderick T Skelly
  • Ciaran O'Neill
  • Gary M Spence
چکیده

Following the recent commentary on the importance of body donation for anatomical examination and teaching in Northern Ireland, the issue of organ donation has also received a fresh impetus. Organ donation is a fundamental concept in medical treatment. A recent survey on organ donation has indicated that approximately 90% of the UK population is in favour of organ donation. However, out of those, only 24% has signed the Organ Donation Register.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Ulster Medical Journal

دوره 77  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2008