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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the pattern of acute appendicitis, a single-center study

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  • Khaled A. Obeidat

  • Rami A. Saadeh

  • Renad Y. Msameh

  • May 15, 2026

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    The study analyzed acute appendicitis cases during COVID-19 lockdowns, comparing them to pre-pandemic data from 2018-2019.

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    During the pandemic, 19.4% of patients had perforated appendicitis, significantly higher than the 9.3% in the pre-pandemic group.

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    The overall number of appendectomies performed decreased during the pandemic, indicating reduced hospital visits for appendicitis.

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    The rate of open appendectomies increased during the lockdown, suggesting a shift in surgical approach due to patient presentation delays.

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    Findings indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic may have led to delayed treatment, resulting in more complicated cases of appendicitis.

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the pattern of acute appendicitis, a single-center study

  • by Khaled A. Obeidat, Rami A. Saadeh, Renad Y. Msameh

  • May 15, 2026

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