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Research Paper | Medicine | Iraq | Volume 12 Issue 11, November 2023 | Rating: 5.5 / 10
Clinical and Therapeutic Issues Associated with Acute Abdominal Surgery Performed during the COVID - 19 Epidemic
Ahmed Salim Khazaal, Inas Abd Al Majed Rasheed, Mohamed Ghalib Zakari
Abstract: Introduction: Since the discovery of the first COVID - 19 case, all healthcare systems have adapted to new guidelines and recommendations. Surgical departments were impacted; we aimed to examine the effects of the COVID - 19 pandemic on the incidence, diagnosis, and treatment of acute abdominal conditions, highlighting the need for revised surgical protocols in response to pandemic challenges. Materials and methods: This study explores the impact of the COVID - 19 pandemic on acute abdominal surgeries. Covering 168 patients with confirmed COVID - 19 and acute abdominal issues at the department of surgery, Tikrit emergency Hospital/Iraq, the research analyzes clinical presentations, diagnostic challenges, and changes in emergency surgery protocols during the pandemic period from June 2020 to March 2021. Results: Findings indicate a higher incidence of COVID - 19 in older patients and an increase in complications like peritonitis and occlusions. This study underscores the need for revised surgical protocols in the wake of COVID - 19. Conclusion: This study highlights the significant impact of the COVID - 19 pandemic on acute abdominal surgery practices. It underscores the need for flexible and adaptive surgical protocols to effectively manage such cases in pandemic conditions, emphasizing the importance of preparedness in healthcare settings.
Keywords: Pandemic, COVID- 19, Surgery, acute abdomen
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 11, November 2023
Pages: 1976 - 1980