Neurosurgical patients' morbidity and mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic: An integrated review
Isadora Vieira Carozo,
Bruno Fernandes de Oliveira Santos
Abstract:Objective: To assess mortality among neurosurgical patients during the COVID-19 pandemic period. Methods: This study entails an integrative literature review conducted by querying predefined descriptors in databases including Science Direct, PubMed®, and the Biblioteca virtual em saúde. Results: A total of 777 articles were identified. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 14 studies were selected to constitute the foundation of this review. A disparity emerged across studies concerning alterations … Show more
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