Successful laparoscopic lavage and drainage for intestinal perforation in a patient with COVID-19: A case report
- Authors
- Type
- Published Article
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Publication Date
- Jan 24, 2022
- Volume
- 91
- Identifiers
- DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.106792
- PMID: 35086045
- PMCID: PMC8785261
- Source
- PubMed Central
- Keywords
- Disciplines
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Abstract
• Surgery in the acute phase of COVID-19 results in worse postoperative outcome. • Careful observation and delayed surgery prevented worsening of COVID-19. • This may help reduce the risk of infection to medical staff.
