Impacts of COVID-19 on Patients With Common Surgical Emergencies at the King Fahad Specialist Hospital in Buraidah, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic is a global disaster with millions of infections and deaths. Healthcare systems and services were significantly affected, necessitating adjustments. These included postponement of scheduled appointments and elective surgeries. During the pandemic, there was an increase in the number of acute appendicitis, gallstones, and hernia with a significant impact on the signs and symptoms of presenting problems due to prehospital delay.Aim: This study aims to measure the impacts of COVID-19 on patients with common surgical emergencies