We compared the outcome of total hip arthroplasty (THA) in obese
patients who previously underwent bariatric surgery and those who
did not, in a matched cohort study. There were 47 THAs in the bariatric group (42 patients), and
94 THAs in the comparison group (92 patients). The mean age of the
patients was 57 years in both groups (24 to 79) and 57% of the patients
in both groups were women. The mean time between bariatric surgery
and THA was five years (four months to 12 years) in the bariatric group.
The mean follow-up after THA was three years (2 to 9). Aims
Patients and Methods
1. Attention is drawn to the incidence of hypersensitivity to para-aminosalicylic acid in the course of antituberculous treatment. 2. The clinical features are described with particular reference to hepatic complications. 3. Three cases are presented to illustrate the salient features of the condition. 4. The importance of early detection of the reaction, the giving of test doses and the technique of desensitisation of the patient to para-aminosalicylic acid are discussed.
