Diagnosis and Management of Infectious Esophagitis Associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Open Access
- 1 April 2002
- journal article
- review article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
- Vol. 1 (2), 53-62
- https://doi.org/10.1177/154510970200100204
Abstract
Esophageal disease is a common complication and cause of morbidity in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Opportunistic infections are the leading cause of esophageal complaints and may be a predictor of poor long-term prognosis, presumably as a reflection of severe underlying HIV immunodeficiency. The esophagus may be the site of the first acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-defining opportunistic illness in a large number of patients. Barium esophagography and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy are diagnostic modalities, commonly used to evaluate esophageal complaints in patients with AIDS. Treatment for most etiologies of esophagitis generally has a high degree of success, with a resultant improvement in quality of life. In addition to optimizing antiretroviral therapy, a thorough diagnostic assessment of every HIV-infected patient with esophageal complaints is warranted, followed by timely and appropriate treatment.Keywords
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