HPV-associated anal lesions in HIV+ patients: long-term results regarding quality of life.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

HIV infection and concomitant HPV-associated anal lesions may significantly impact on patients' quality of life (QoL), as they are predicted to have negative effects on health, psyche, and sexuality.

Material and methods

Fifty-two HIV+ patients with HPV-associated anal lesions were enrolled in a survey approach after undergoing routine proctologic assessment and therapy for HPV-associated anal lesions if indicated over a time span of 11 years (11/2004-11/2015). Therapy consisted of surgical ablation and topic treatment. QoL was analyzed using the SF-36 and the CECA questionnaires.

Results

Fifty-two of 67 patients (77.6%) were successfully contacted and 29/52 provided full information. The mean age was 43.8 ± 12.8 years. The median follow-up from treatment to a

SUBMITTER: Wesselmann P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7245587 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature