Long-Term Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Management of Pediatric Appendicitis.
Pediatr Ann
; 51(7): e266-e269, 2022 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1924363
ABSTRACT
Appendicitis remains a common disease entity in pediatric patients that has historically been treated surgically with appendectomy as the standard of care. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic introduced widespread challenges impacting the management and treatment of various disease processes, including pediatric appendicitis. Many studies demonstrated a decreased incidence in pediatric appendicitis cases, which may be attributable to fears of contracting the COVID-19 virus and restrictions imposed with stay-at-home orders. Many studies have noted both an increase in nonoperative management of pediatric appendicitis and a rise in patients presenting with complicated appendicitis. Additionally, the development of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children that may present with symptoms mimicking appendicitis has created a diagnostic dilemma for pediatric care providers. Understanding the natural history of pediatric appendicitis during the COVID-19 pandemic and additional diagnostic and treatment difficulties are essential to ensure accurate care of pediatric patients that present with abdominal pain concerning for appendicitis. [Pediatr Ann. 2022;51(7)e266-e269.].
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Appendicitis
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Pediatr Ann
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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