The successful use of lipectomy in the management of airway obstruction in a woman with HIV-associated lipodystrophy.
Publication/Presentation Date
2-18-2015
Abstract
Lipodystrophy is a common complication of highly active antiretroviral therapy and is associated with significant comorbidities. Altered fat distribution, particularly lipohypertrophy of the dorsal cervical fat pad is associated with reduced quality of life as well as medical complications. We report the rare case of a patient with airway obstruction secondary to HIV-associated lipodystrophy. Ultrasound-assisted liposuction was successfully performed to relieve her airway obstruction and to facilitate a tracheostomy. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first documented case of its kind. We also provide a brief review of the literature on the current management options for HIV-associated lipodystrophy.
Volume
2015
ISSN
1757-790X
Published In/Presented At
Tsui, E., Bogdasarian, R., & Blomain, E. (2015). The successful use of lipectomy in the management of airway obstruction in a woman with HIV-associated lipodystrophy. BMJ case reports, 2015, bcr2014208053. https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2014-208053
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
25694636
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article