Incidence of Pediatric Perforated Appendicitis during the COVID-19 Pandemic; a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

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Authors

Gholamreza Motazedian · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Poorya Aryanpoor · Jahrom University

Ehsan Rahmanian · Jahrom University of Medical Sciences

Samaneh Abiri · Jahrom University of Medical Sciences

Navid Kalani · Jahrom University of Medical Sciences

Naser Hatami · Jahrom University of Medical Sciences

Farhad Bagherian

Abstract

Our study showed that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the rate of perforated appendicitis has significantly increased in comparison to before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Topics & Keywords

Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management COVID-19 and healthcare impacts Abdominal Trauma and Injuries

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 10, Issue 1, pp. e3-e3

DOI: 10.22037/aaem.v10i1.1421

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