The Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Emergency Surgery for Colorectal Cancer.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 20(3)2023 01 23.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2258906
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the emergency treatment of patients with colorectal cancer in a university surgery clinic. Data from patients undergoing emergency surgery during the pandemic period (2020-2021) was taken into consideration and the results were analyzed and compared with the periods 2016-2017 and 2018-2019. A significant decrease in the number of patients undergoing emergency surgery was reported (p = 0.028). The proportion of patients who presented more severe symptoms at the hospital was significantly higher (p = 0.007). There was an increase in the average duration of surgical interventions compared to pre-pandemic periods (p = 0.021). An increase in the percentage of stomas performed during the pandemic was reported. The average duration of postoperative hospitalization was shorter during the pandemic. A postoperative mortality of 25.7% was highlighted. Conclusions:
The pandemic generated by COVID-19 had significant consequences on the emergency treatment of patients with colon cancer. A smaller number of patients showed up at the hospital, and with more severe symptoms. In order to reduce the risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 virus, the postoperative hospitalization period was shortened and a higher number of protective stomas were performed.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Colorectal Neoplasms
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ijerph20032093
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