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Appendicitis in HIV-positive patients

R Bova1, A Meagher

  • 1Department of Surgery, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|June 19, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Appendicitis in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients presents similarly but with delayed diagnosis, leading to higher perforation rates. Prompt surgical treatment is crucial for minimizing morbidity and mortality in HIV-positive individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection can alter disease presentation and outcomes.
  • Understanding appendicitis in HIV-positive patients is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical experience of appendicitis in HIV-positive patients.
  • To compare appendicitis presentation and outcomes between HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of HIV-positive patients operated on for appendicitis over 10 years.
  • Comparison with a matched cohort of 60 HIV-negative patients.

Main Results:

  • Clinical findings were similar, except HIV-positive patients lacked elevated white cell counts.
  • Significant delay in Emergency Department presentation for HIV-positive patients.
  • Higher appendiceal perforation rate in HIV-positive patients, with increased morbidity but no mortality.

Conclusions:

  • HIV-positive patients with suspected appendicitis should receive standard care.
  • Prompt surgical intervention is key to reducing morbidity and mortality.
  • HIV-related conditions did not mimic appendicitis in this cohort.

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