Comparison of the outcomes of testicular torsion among children presenting during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic versus the pre-pandemic period: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate whether the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in a prolonged duration of symptoms, a delayed presentation to the medical facility, and consequently more orchiectomy procedures among children with testicular torsion compared to the pre-COVID-19 period.

Methods

Systematic search of four scientific databases was performed. The search terms used were (coronavirus OR novel coronavirus OR SARS-CoV-2 OR COVID-19) AND (testicular torsion OR orchidectomy OR orchiectomy OR orchidopexy OR orchiopexy). The inclusion criteria were all boys presenting with testicular torsion during the COVID-19 and pre-COVID-19 periods. A comparison of the average duration of symptoms, the proportion of children with delayed presentation (>24 h), and the proportio

SUBMITTER: Pogorelic Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8757646 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature