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Ex Vivo Infection of Human Lymphoid Tissue and Female Genital Mucosa with Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 and Histoculture
Published on: October 12, 2018
Surgery and human immunodeficiency virus-1 infection
C Wastell1, D Corless, N Keeling
1Academic Surgical Unit, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, UK.
Background:
HIV and AIDS continues to be a significant health problem with many patients requiring the attention of a general surgeon.
Method:
A retrospective case note review over a two-year period was undertaken.
Results:
237 patients underwent invasive procedures. The majority 100 patients (145 procedures) were for venous access. Anorectal problems in 69 patients presents a particular problem in this group and major surgery in 26 patients (30 procedures) has a definite role in selected patients.
Conclusion:
The surgical management of patients with AIDS is discussed with reference to safety. Recognition of specific disease patterns in this group is important and best managed by a dedicated team.
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