Comparison of the prevalence of perforated appendicitis during and before COVID19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Coronavirus disease 2019 has significantly impacted the rate of emergency department visits among patients with the non-repository disease. Patients with acute appendicitis are also likely to delay their visit to the health care center, which can lead to complications including perforated appendicitis. The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence of perforated appendicitis during the COVID19 and pre-pandemic periods.

Methods

This retrospective study was performed on all appendectomies performed during COVID-19, Group A, and one year earlier, Group B. A questionnaire comprising demographic variables (age, gender, occupation, education), clinical variables (white blood cell count, fever), location and type of appendicitis, the status of appendectomy, and durat

SUBMITTER: Azadbakht M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9515006 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature