title: Bariatric surgery: An HIV-positive patient's successful journey.
abstract: Bariatric surgery is becoming increasingly common in the UK. Little has been done to evaluate its place in HIV-positive patients. Here, we discuss a successful case and the complexities surrounding highly active antiretroviral therapy.
authors: Department of Medicine, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK francescaeddy@doctors.org.uk.
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Eddy
authors: Department of Sexual Health, Solent NHS Trust, Winchester, UK.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Elvin
authors: Department of Sexual Health, Solent NHS Trust, Winchester, UK.
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Sanmani
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; D050110:Bariatric Surgery; D018791:CD4 Lymphocyte Count; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D019562:Viral Load
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents
keywords: AIDS; HIV; Human immunodeficiency virus; antiretroviral therapy; bariatric surgery; metabolic syndrome