Health Dictionary
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AIDS surgery
Introduction
Overview
Overview
HIV infected patients may require surgery to treat infections and diseases associated with the condition. Childbirth and organ transplant are two of the many conditions that may require surgery in a HIV patient.
Surgery
Surgery
Surgical biopsy is indicated in tuberculosis, lymphoma, lymphadenitis
Abdominal Surgery
Bacterial or viral infections in the digestive tract are common among HIV patients, leading to enlarged lymph nodes. This lymphadenopathy can squeeze the appendix causing obstruction [1].
- Cholecystectomy for CMV in gallbladder
- Spleenectomy for thrombocytopenia
| Types of surgery | Indication |
|---|---|
| Cholecystectomy | CMV in gallbladder |
| Spleenectomy | Thrombocytopenia |
| Exploratory laporotomy | Abdominal lymphadenopathy |
| Right hemicolectomy | Partial bowel obstruction |
| Cholecystectomy | Acalculous cholecystitis |
| Diverting colostomy | Partial bowel obstruction |
| Appendicectomy | Appenditicitis |
Anorectal Surgery
Condylomas are wart-like growths, typically developing in HIV patients having concomitant human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Condylomas are present around the anus, vulva, or tip of the penis.
Brain Surgery
Toxoplasmosis is the most common cause of brain lesions in HIV patients. Brain biopsy is required in patients who do not respond to treatment for confirming the diagnosis.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-in-Chief: Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS; Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]