The Impact of COVID-19 on Acute Surgeries in England Among the Under-25s: A Retrospective Study of 61,360 Appendicitis and 15,850 Testicular Torsion Admissions
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This national retrospective cohort study examines how the COVID-19 pandemic affected emergency surgical care for children and young people in England, analyzing over 77,000 admissions for appendicitis and testicular torsion. The research investigates whether pandemic-related disruptions led to treatment delays, worse outcomes, and disparities based on age and socioeconomic status.
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- COVID-19 pandemic disrupted acute surgical care for children and young people across England, affecting common time-sensitive conditions.
- Appendicitis (61,360 cases) and testicular torsion (15,850 cases) served as sentinel conditions to measure pandemic impact on pediatric surgery.
- Treatment delays in these conditions can cause avoidable complications, making them ideal markers for healthcare access disruption.
- Study examined variations by age and socioeconomic deprivation to identify vulnerable populations disproportionately affected.
- National cohort design provides population-level evidence of pandemic's effect on pediatric emergency surgical services.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. The Impact of COVID-19 on Acute Surgeries in England Among the Under-25s: A Retrospective Study of 61,360 Appendicitis and 15,850 Testicular Torsion Admissions. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-08-19. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9039?via_space=staycurrentmd
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