Emergency abdominal operations in the patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

We have reviewed the medical records of ten patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who required emergency celiotomy in a three-year period. These operations are characterized by a high morbidity and mortality. Careful attention to the support of these immunosuppressed, malnourished patient...

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Published inArchives of surgery (Chicago. 1960) Vol. 124; no. 3; p. 285
Main Authors Burack, J H, Mandel, M S, Bizer, L S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1989
Subjects
Abdomen - surgery
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - complications
Adult
Emergencies
Female
Humans
Male
Nutrition Disorders - etiology
Postoperative Complications
Prognosis
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Summary:We have reviewed the medical records of ten patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who required emergency celiotomy in a three-year period. These operations are characterized by a high morbidity and mortality. Careful attention to the support of these immunosuppressed, malnourished patients if emergency operation is necessary may improve the poor results reported herein.
ISSN:0004-0010
DOI:10.1001/archsurg.1989.01410030031004