Plastic surgical options for HIV-associated lipodystrophy.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
; 61(4): 359-65, 2008.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18155655
ABSTRACT
With the reported prevalence of HIV-associated lipodystrophy approaching 80%, this patient group presents an increasing challenge to plastic surgeons. Based on a literature search conducted using OVID Medline, this review shall describe the various treatment options employed by plastic surgeons to deal with the problems of fat distribution in patients suffering from HIV-lipodystrophy, and examine the evidence for each treatment.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Plastic Surgery Procedures
/
HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome
Type of study:
Prevalence_studies
/
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
Year:
2008
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Reino Unido