Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the outcome, morbidity, and mortality of acute care surgery patients: A retrospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Chonlada Krutsri, Pongsasit Singhatas, Preeda Sumpritpradit, Tharin Thampongsa, Samart Phuwapraisirisan, Goragoch Gesprasert, Jakrapan Jirasiritham
• Other Authors: Ramathibodi Hospital
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/78865
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has impacted both emergency and elective surgical management owing to its highly infectious nature and the shortage of personal protective equipment. This study aimed to review the outcomes of emergency surgical conditions and trauma during the pandemic loc...