Hi,
I know a number of studies in the past looked at risk of surgical complications in HIV patients, finding that those with CD4 <200 fared more poorly - but from what I can see, most did not control for viral loads. Is there good data showing evidence of increased surgical complications in those with longstanding controlled HIV, but poor immune reconstitution? I ask in particular because I care for trans patients, and some surgeons won't do gender affirming surgical procedures - of any kind - if the CD4 is <200. I would like to potentially challenge them on that, but I'd like some data to back me up, and I didn't find a whole lot when I looked. Anyone know of more recent data?
Thanks.
Jenny
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Jennifer Aldrich
Philadelphia PA
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