title: Diastasis recti abdominis in HIV-infected men with lipodystrophy.
abstract: Diastasis recti abdominis is a condition in which the rectus abdominus muscle separates in the midline at the linea alba producing a ventral herniation. We have observed the occurrence of this condition in HIV-infected men attending an osteopathic clinic. Two such cases are described in detail. An apparent association with HIV-associated lipodystrophy syndrome and implications for management are explored.
authors.affiliation: The British School of Osteopathy, London, UK. p.blanchard@bso.ac.uk
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Blanchard
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles; D015444:Exercise; D039682:HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged