Serious gastrointestinal disorders associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection.
Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract are a frequent complication of AIDS. Although the majority of these processes are not life threatening, some diseases will require ICU monitoring. With the increasing longevity of the HIV-infected patient, many more patients may be admitted to the ICU for a variety of other complications where gastrointestinal disorders may be manifested. This article focuses on the differential diagnosis for the more common gastrointestinal complications of HIV infection as well as a rational approach for the ICU setting.
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Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.
D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D015497:HIV-1; D006801:Humans