title: Gastrointestinal emergencies in the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
abstract: Opportunistic infection and neoplasia involving the gastrointestinal tract are common in AIDS patients. Life-threatening complications of this involvement may occur, requiring urgent diagnosis and therapy. We review the clinical presentation and approaches to management of AIDS-related gastrointestinal emergencies.
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen; D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D001660:Biliary Tract Diseases; D004630:Emergencies; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases; D006801:Humans; D009894:Opportunistic Infections; D010146:Pain; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases