Management of Acute Appendicitis in HIV/AIDs Patients: A 19-year Review from the National In-Patient Sample.

Background: Acute Appendicitis (AA), one of the most common surgical emergencies, is usually managed operatively. There is a paucity of data addressing how HIV/AIDS affects management of acute uncomplicated appendicitis.

Methods: A retrospective review of HIV/AIDS positive (HPos) versus negative (HNeg) patients with acute, uncomplicated appendicitis over a 19-year period.