Global attitudes in the management of acute appendicitis during COVID-19 pandemic: ACIE Appy Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical strategies are being adapted to face the COVID-19 pandemic. Recommendations on the management of acute appendicitis have been based on expert opinion, but very little evidence is available. This study addressed that dearth with a snapshot of worldwide approaches to appendicitis.

Methods

The Association of Italian Surgeons in Europe designed an online survey to assess the current attitude of surgeons globally regarding the management of patients with acute appendicitis during the pandemic. Questions were divided into baseline information, hospital organization and screening, personal protective equipment, management and surgical approach, and patient presentation before versus during the pandemic.

Results

Of 744 answers, 709 (from 66 countries) were

SUBMITTER: Ielpo B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7675377 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature