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February 2012
 
Gastrointestinal Disorders: General
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Acupuncture and the relaxation response for treating gastrointestinal symptoms in HIV patients
on highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Chang BH, Sommers E.
Acupunct Med. 2011 Jun 24..
 Abstract


Intestinal lymphangiectasia: an undescribed cause of malabsorption and incomplete
immunological recovery in HIV-infected patients.
Marco-Lattur MD, Payeras A, Campins AA,  et al
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2011 Feb 24
 Abstract

Bariatric Surgery Outcomes in HIV-Infected Subjects: A Case Series.
Selke H, Norris S, Osterholzer D, et al
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2010 Aug 23.
Abstract

Macrophage HIV-1 infection in duodenal tissue of patients on long term HAART.
Zalar A, Figueroa MI, Ruibal-Ares B, et al
 Antiviral Res. 2010 May 13.
Abstract

Gastrointestinal tolerability and quality of life in antiretroviral-naive HIV-1-infected patients:
data from the CASTLE study.
Malan N, Su J, Mancini M, Yang R, et al  
AIDS Care. 2010 May 13:1-10.
Abstract

Human intestinal spirochetosis accompanied by human immunodeficiency virus infection:
a case report.
Higashiyama M, Ogata S, Adachi Y, et al 
Acta Med Okayama. 2009 Aug;63(4):217-21.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Successful absorption of antiretroviral drugs after gastrojejunal bypass surgery
following failure of therapy through a jejunal tube.
 Kamimura M, Watanabe K, Kobayakawa M,  et al
Intern Med. 2009;48(12):1103-4.
Paper

Russell Body Gastritis Associated with Helicobacter pylori Infection in an HIV-Positive Patient:
Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Licci S, Sette P, Del Nonno F, et al
Z Gastroenterol. 2009 Apr;47(4):357-
 Abstract

Impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Resistance  to Protease Inhibitors on Evolution
of Resistance to the Maturation Inhibitor Bevirimat (PA-457).
Adamson CS, Waki K, Ablan SD, et al
 J Virol. 2009 Mar 11.
Abstract
 
Gastrointestinal opportunistic infections in human immunodeficiency virus disease.
Al Anazi AR.
 Saudi J Gastroenterol. 2009 Apr;15(2):95-9.
 Abstract
 

Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors in Patients With HIV Infection: A Trans-Atlantic
Series.
Lito P, Pantanowitz L, Marotti J, et al
Am J Med Sci. 2009 Jan;337(1):1-4
 Abstract
 
HIV infection and the gastrointestinal immune system.
Brenchley JM, Douek DC.
 Mucosal Immunol. 2008 Jan;1(1):23-30.
 Abstract
 
Gastroduodenal opportunistic infections and dyspepsia in HIV-infected patients in the era of
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy.
Werneck-Silva AL, Prado IB.  
J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Nov 26
 Abstract
 
Impairment of the intestinal barrier is evident in untreated but absent in suppressively treated HIV-infected patients.
Epple HJ, Schneider T, Troeger H, et al
Gut. 2008 Oct 20.
 Abstract
 
Gastrointestinal Complications of HIV Infection: Changing Priorities in the Era of Highly Active
Antiretroviral Therapy.
Wilcox C, Saag MS.
Gut. 2008 Jan 18
 Abstract
 
Severe Gastrointestinal Disease Due to HIV-1-Seronegative AIDS.
Mönkemüller K, Fry LC, Decker JM, et al
 Z Gastroenterol. 2007 Aug;45(8):706-9
 Abstract
 
Dyspepsia in HIV-infected patients under highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Werneck-Silva AL, Prado IB 
J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2007 Jun 7;
 Abstract

 
Pathogenesis of HIV in the Gastrointestinal Tract.
Dandekar S. 
Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2007 Feb;4(1):10-5.
 Abstract
 
Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas of the digestive tract and anexal glands in AIDS patients
Corti M, Villafane Fioti MF, Lewi D, et al 
Acta Gastroenterol Latinoam. 2006 Dec;36(4):190-6.
 Abstract

Morphological changes of the upper gastrointestinal tract mucosa and Helicobacter pylori
infection in HIV-positive patients with severe immunodeficiency and symptoms of dyspepsia.
Mach T, Skwara P, Biesiada G, et al  
Med Sci Monit. 2006 Dec 18;13(1):CR14-19
 Abstract

Mechanisms of Gastrointestinal CD4+ T Cell Depletion During Acute and Early HIV-1 Infection
Mehandru S, Poles MA, Tenner-Racz K, et al 
J Virol. 2006 Oct 25;
 Abstract
 
Viral Suppression and Immune Restoration in the Gastrointestinal Mucosa of Human
Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1-Infected Patients Initiating Therapy during Primary or Chronic
Infection.
Guadalupe M, Sankaran S, George MD, et al 
J Virol. 2006 Aug;80(16):8236-47.
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori 8n dyspeptic patients and its  relationship with
HIV infection, ABO blood groups and life style in a university hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.
Moges F, Kassu A, Mengistu G, et al 
World J Gastroenterol. 2006 Mar 28;12(12):1957-61
 Paper
 
Gastrointestinal infections in immunocompromised hosts.
Thom K, Forrest G.
Curr Opin Gastroenterol. 2006 Jan;22(1):18-23.
 Abstract
 
Declining Gastrointestinal Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Infected Persons: A Triumph of
Science and a Challenge for Our HAARTs and Minds.
Raufman JP.
Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Jul;100(7):1455-8.
 Abstract
 
"White Bowel". A Sonographic Sign of Intestinal Lymph Edema?
Hollerweger A, Dietrich CF.
 Ultraschall Med. 2005 Apr;26(2):127-133.
Abstract
 
Occurrence of gastrointestinal opportunistic disorders in AIDS despite the use
of highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Monkemuller KE, Lazenby AJ, et al
Dig Dis Sci. 2005 Feb;50(2):230-4.
 Abstract
 
Colorectal malignancies in HIV-positive patients.
Yeguez JF, Martinez SA, Sands DR, et al
Am Surg. 2003 Nov;69(11):981-7.
Abstract
 
Delavirdine malabsorption in HIV-infected subjects with spontaneous gastric
hypoacidity.
Shelton MJ, Hewitt RG, Adams JM, et al.
J Clin Pharmacol 2003 Feb;43(2):171-9
 Abstract

Characteristics of bleeding from esophageal-gastric varices in patients with
HIV infection
Catalina MV, Barrio J, Garcia A, et al
Gastroenterol Hepatol 2002 Aug-Sep;25(7):443-7
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           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
POSTER
 Gastrointestinal Complaints and use of Acid Reducing Agents are frequent in patients treated with
Antiretrovirals
 E Toma , N Ackad , S Auger , J Sampalis
 (8th Int Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection)
PDF Poster     Abstract
Gallbladder/Bile Duct Disorders
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
An update on AIDS-related cholangiopathy.
De Angelis C, Mangone M, Bianchi M,  et al  
 Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol. 2009 Mar;55(1):79-82.
 Abstract
 
Vanishing bile duct syndrome in a patient with advanced AIDS.
Hindupur S, Yeung M, Shroff P, et al
HIV Med. 2007 Jan;8(1):70-2.
 Abstract

AIDS Cholangiopathy.
Yusuf TE, Baron TH. 
Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol.  2004 Apr;7(2):111-117
 Abstract

Biliary giardiasis in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus.
Aronson NE, Cheney C, Rholl V, et al
J Clin Gastroenterol. 2001 Aug;33(2):167-7o
Abstract
 
Gastric Cancer
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Gastrectomy and chemotherapy with S-1 for gastric cancer in a patient with acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome.
Suzuki R, Ariizumi S, Araida T,  et al
Int J Clin Oncol. 2010 Sep
Abstract
 
Gastric Toxoplasmosis
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Gastric Toxoplasmosis as the Presentation of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
Merzianu M, Gorelick SM, Paje V, et al
Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2005 Apr;129(4):e87-e90.
Abstract

Gastric toxoplasmosis in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome. A case report and review of the literature.
Ganji M, Tan A, Maitar MI, et al.
Arch Pathol Lab Med 2003 Jun;127(6):732-4
 Abstract

  
Pancreatic Disease
       

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Diffuse Pancreatic Lesion Mimicking Autoimmune Pancreatitis in an HIV-Infected Patient: Successful Treatment
by Antiretroviral Therapy.
Leurquin-Sterk G, Schepers K, Delhaye M, et al J
OP. 2011 Sep 9;12(5):477-81.
 Paper

Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors in Patients With HIV Infection: A Trans-Atlantic
Series.
Lito P, Pantanowitz L, Marotti J, et al
Am J Med Sci. 2009 Jan;337(1):1-4
 Abstract
 
HIV infection and the pancreas: risk factors and potential management guidelines.
Manfredi R, Calza L. 
Int J STD AIDS. 2008 Feb;19(2):99-105.
 Abstract
 
A Ten-Year Analysis of the Incidence and Risk Factors for Acute Pancreatitis Requiring
Hospitalization in an Urban HIV Clinical Cohort.
Riedel DJ, Gebo KA, Moore RD, Lucas GM. 
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2008 Feb;22(2):113-21.
 Abstract
 
Incidence of Pancreatitis in HIV-1-Infected Individuals Enrolled in 20 Adult AIDS Clinical
Trials Group Studies: Lessons Learned.
Reisler RB, Murphy RL, Redfield RR, Parker RA
.J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005 Jun 1;39(2):159-1 
Abstract
 
Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency in HIV-positive patients.
Price D, Schmid M, Ong E, Adjukeiwicz K, et al
HIV Med. 2005 Jan 1;6(1):33-36
 Abstract
 
Pancreatitis treated with didanosine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
Blanchard JN, Wohlfeiler M, Canas A, et al 
Clin Infect Dis. 2003 Sep 1;37(5):e57-62.
 Abstract
 
Acute Pancreatitis in HIV-Infected Patients: Are Etiologies Changing Since the
Introduction of Protease Inhibitor Therapy?
Bush ZM, Kosmiski LA.
Pancreas. 2003 Jul;27(1):E1-5.
Abstract
 
Pancreatitis in HIV infection: predictors of severity.
Gan I, May G, Raboud J, et al.
Am J Gastroenterol. 2003 Jun;98(6):1278-83.
Abstract

Ultrastructural study of the pancreas in AIDS.
Chehter EZ, Duarte MI, Takakura CF  
Pancreas 2003 Mar;26(2):153-9
 Abstract

Drug-induced acute pancreatitis: a personal contribution
Battillocchi B, Diana M, Dandolo R, et al.
Chir Ital 2002 Sep-Oct;54(5):605-12
 Abstract

HIV-Associated Pancreatitis
Battillocchi B, Salvio A, Vermeil V,
Ann Ital Chir 2002 Jul-Aug;73(4):439-42; discussion 442-3
 Abstract

Acute onset lactic acidosis and pancreatitis in the third trimester of
pregnancy in HIV-1 positive women taking antiretroviral medication.
Sarner L, Fakoya A.
Sex Transm Infect 2002 Feb;78(1):58-9
 Abstract

Acute haemorrhagic pancreatitis in HIV positive patients.
Ugwu BT, Obekpa OI.
West Afr J Med 2001 Oct-Dec;20(4):270-1
 Abstract
 

  
           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Pancreatic toxicity revisited in the HAART era
R Manfredi, L Calza  
(8th Int Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection)
Abstract
 
Risk of Acute Pancreatitis among HIV-infected Patients Who Developed
Marked Hypertriglyceridemia after Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy
 C-C Hung, M-Y Chen, W-H Sheng, et al.
(11CROI)
Abstract
Small Bowel Disease
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Diffuse small bowel thickening in AIDS patient - a case report.
Singla R, Hari S, Sharma SK.
BMC Infect Dis. 2010 Oct 28;10(1):310.
Paper

Wireless Capsule Endoscopy for the Detection of Small Bowel Diseases in
HIV-1-infected Patients.
Oette M, Stelzer A, Göbels K, et al
Eur J Med Res. 2009 May 14;14(5):191-4.
Abstract
 
Colon/Rectal Disease
 
Miscellaneous Disorders
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Unusual primary HIV infection with colonic ulcer complicated by hemorrhagic
shock: a case report.
Emonet S, Dettwiler S, Der Hagopian I, et al
J Med Case Reports. 2010 Aug 20;4(1):279.
Paper

Colorectal Cancer
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Colorectal cancer in HIV positive individuals: The immunological effects of treatment.
Alfa-Wali M, Tait D, Allen-Mersh T,  et al
Eur J Cancer. 2011 Jul 19.
 Abstract

Colitis and gastroparesis associated with syphilis in an HIV-infected person with an
undetectable viral load.
Gamenthaler A, Moon N, Lucero S, Miroshnikova T, Giron JA.
AIDS Read. 2009 Jun-Jul;19(6):230-2, 244.
 Abstract

Clinical presentation and outcome of colorectal cancer in HIV-positive patients:
a clinical case-control study.
Berretta M, Cappellani A, Di Benedetto F, et al
Onkologie. 2009 Jun;32(6):319-24.
Abstract

Screening Colonoscopy for the Detection of Neoplastic Lesions in Asymptomatic
HIV-Infected Subjects.
Bini EJ, Green B, Poles M.
Gut. 2009 Mar 16
 Abstract
 
Recent Trends for Colorectal Cancer Screening in HIV-Infected Patients.
Iqbal S, Browne-McDonald V, Cerulli MA.
Dig Dis Sci. 2009 Mar 13
 Abstract
 
Colorectal Lymphoma in the Setting of HIV: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Dinh MH, Matkowskyj KA, Stosor V.
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2009 Mar 5.
 Abstract
 
FOLFOX-4 regimen with concomitant highly active antiretroviral therapy in metastatic
colorectal cancer HIV-infected patients:a report of five cases and review of the literature.
Berretta M, Di Benedetto F, Bearz A, et al
Cancer Invest. 2008 Jul;26(6):610-4.
 Abstract
 
Cetuximab/Targeted Chemotherapy in an HIV-Positive Patient with Metastatic Colorectal
Cancer in the HAART Era: a Case Report
Berretta M, Martellotta F, Simonelli C, et al
J Chemother. 2007 Jun;19(3):343-6.
 Abstract
 
Colorectal cancer in HIV-infected patients: a case control study.
Wasserberg N, Nunoo-Mensah JW, Gonzalez-Ruiz C, et al
 Int J Colorectal Dis. 2007 Feb 21;
Abstract
 
Use of Flexible Sigmoidoscopy to Screen for Colorectal Cancer in HIV-Infected Patients 50
Years of Age and Older.
Bini EJ, Park J, Francois F. et al
Arch Intern Med. 2006 Aug 14;166(15):1626-31
 Abstract

Colorectal malignancies in HIV-positive patients.
Yeguez JF, Martinez SA, Sands DR, et al
Am Surg. 2003 Nov;69(11):981-7.
Abstract
 

  
Colitis
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Colitis and gastroparesis associated with syphilis in an HIV-infected person with an
undetectable viral load.
Gamenthaler A, Moon N, Lucero S, Miroshnikova T, Giron JA.
AIDS Read. 2009 Jun-Jul;19(6):230-2, 244.
 Abstract

A case of HIV infection associated with ulcerative colitis.
Kawaguchi T, Sako M, Yoshimura N, et al
Nippon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi. 2009 Apr;106(4
Abstract
 
           Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Poster
 
  Thalidomide treatment for refractory HIV-associated colitis
 J N Jarvis, L Johnson, E Wilkins,
(8th Int Congress on Drug Therapy in HIV Infection)
 Abstract
 
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Course of inflammatory bowel disease in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus.
Viazis N, Vlachogiannakos J, Georgiou O, et al
 Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2009 Aug 27.
 Abstract
Appendicitis
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Appendicitis in HIV-infected patients during the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy.
 Crum-Cianflone N, Weekes J, Bavaro M.
HIV Med. 2008 Jul;9(6):421-6.
Abstract

Acute appendicitis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Liu KY, Shyu JF, Uen YH, et al
 J Chin Med Assoc. 2005 May;68(5):226-9.
Abstract

  

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