Appendicitis and the COVID pandemic; new challenges in the management of a familiar foe
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs.12058
Abstract: N 122 62 Age in years (range) 21⋅9 (2-69) 27⋅1 (4 – 66) 0⋅0066 Number read more here.
Keywords: 107 0001; management; appendicitis covid; appendicitis ... See more keywords
Acute appendicitis in the COVID-19 era: A complicated situation?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102536
Abstract: Highlights • Acute appendicitis is the most common intra-abdominal surgical emergency in the world.• Null hypothesis of no difference in the number of cases of complicated appendicitis.• What impact did the government's ‘Stay at Home’… read more here.
Keywords: appendicitis covid; era complicated; covid era; acute appendicitis ... See more keywords
Acute appendicitis during the COVID-19 pandemic—changes in incidence and clinical presentation but not in patients’ outcome
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DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzac005
Abstract: Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is an ongoing severe issue. Objective The aim of this study was to compare the incidence, severity and treatment of acute appendicitis (AA) before and during the… read more here.
Keywords: incidence clinical; appendicitis covid; acute appendicitis; group ... See more keywords
Characteristics of Acute Appendicitis before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Single Center Experience
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/4541748
Abstract: The aim of the study was to investigate whether the COVID-19 pandemic caused an increased incidence of complicated appendicitis due to the late presentation when compared to the pre-COVID-19 period. Summary Background Data. Acute appendicitis… read more here.
Keywords: appendicitis covid; covid pandemic; pre covid; acute appendicitis ... See more keywords