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[Covid-19 And Surgical Pathologies In General Surgery Of CHU Gabriel Toure Of Bamako]
Le Mali Medical
|October 10, 2024
Summary
COVID-19 can present with purely digestive symptoms, posing a significant risk during and after digestive surgery. This study found a high mortality rate among surgical patients with COVID-19, highlighting the need for careful management.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Oncology
Context:
- The prevalence of COVID-19 in general surgery patients was initially underestimated.
- Digestive symptoms of COVID-19 can mimic surgical pathologies, complicating diagnosis.
- Hospital-acquired COVID-19 infections pose a risk to surgical patients and healthcare workers.
Purpose:
- To determine the frequency of COVID-19 in general surgery patients.
- To identify circumstances of COVID-19 diagnosis in surgical settings.
- To describe post-operative complications and management strategies for COVID-19 patients undergoing surgery.
Summary:
- A prospective study identified 23 COVID-19 cases (8.91%) among 258 general surgery patients over 18 months.
- Digestive symptoms (abdominal pain, anorexia) were prevalent, alongside pulmonary signs.
- Mortality was high at 60.87% overall and 41.67% for surgical patients, with digestive COVID-19 events noted in 30.43%.
Impact:
- Highlights the significant risk of COVID-19 in digestive surgery patients.
- Emphasizes the need for revised protocols for diagnosing and managing COVID-19 in surgical settings.
- Underscores the potential for severe outcomes, including mortality, in this patient population.
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