title: Gastric disorders and nutritional management.
abstract: Protein calorie malnutrition is a frequent complication of HIV and AIDS. Malnutrition has been one of the most common AIDS-defining conditions recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Proper nutritional management can have a positive impact on the clinical course of HIV-infected patients. Further information is required in order to assign nutrition its proper priority in the clinical management of HIV-infected individuals. The use of gastrostomy feedings in patients with AIDS is similar to the use of these feedings in other diseases.
authors.affiliation: Gastrointestinal Division, Department of Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York 10025, USA.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Kotler
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000178:diet therapy; D006801:Humans; D018529:Nutritional Support; D011502:Protein-Energy Malnutrition / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000209:etiology; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000178:diet therapy*