Abdominal Ultrasound in HIV/AIDS Patients in Nigeria
Author Information
Author(s): Obajimi Millicent O, Atalabi Mojisola O, Ogbole Godwin I, Adeniji-Sofoluwe Adenike T, Agunloye Atinuke M, Adekanmi Ademola J, Osuagwu Yvonne U, Olarinoye Sefiat A, Olusola-Bello Mojisola A, Ogunseyinde Ayotunde O, Aken'Ova Yetunde A, Adewole Isaac F
Primary Institution: University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
Hypothesis
To describe the findings and evaluate the clinical utility of abdominal ultrasonography in HIV/AIDS patients in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Conclusion
Ultrasonography is a valuable tool for evaluating abdominal organs affected by HIV/AIDS, with findings comparable to other sub-Saharan African communities.
Supporting Evidence
- The HIV-positive group had a higher proportion of splenomegaly compared to the HIV-negative group.
- There were significantly fewer gallstones in the HIV-positive group.
- The mean age of HIV-positive patients was 38.02 years, with a range of 15-66 years.
- The study included 391 HIV-positive patients and 391 matched controls.
Takeaway
Doctors used ultrasound to check the bellies of people with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, and they found many problems that are similar to what happens in other countries.
Methodology
A prospective evaluation of abdominal ultrasonography was conducted on 391 HIV-positive patients and 391 age and sex-matched HIV-negative patients.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias due to the control group being composed of patients admitted for non-abdominal illnesses.
Limitations
The study lacked sufficient clinico-pathologic data to improve the quality of ultrasonographic diagnosis.
Participant Demographics
391 HIV-positive adults, mean age 38.02 years, 66.5% female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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