The Influence of HIV Status on Acute Appendicitis: A Retrospective Study from South Africa
Reza Laäs,
Damian L. Clarke,
Nicholas Dufourq
et al.
Abstract:Background
Despite the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) being the most common comorbidity in South African surgical patients, its impact on appendicitis has not been well-described. We aimed to determine HIV status’ influence on patients’ presentation, assessment, management and outcomes with acute appendicitis.
Methods
The retrospective chart review included all patients aged 12 years and older who were HIV-positive or HIV-negative and presented with ac… Show more
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