Publications by authors named "Benjamin E Imach"
Arch Argent Pediatr
August 2021
Article Synopsis
- Appendicitis cases in pediatric patients decreased by 25% during the COVID-19 lockdown compared to the previous year, but the average time to seek help remained consistent.
- The incidence of peritonitis and complications was similar across both periods, suggesting that the severity of appendicitis did not significantly change despite fewer cases.
- A shift from laparoscopic to open surgery was observed during the pandemic to minimize the risk of virus transmission, reflecting changes in management strategies rather than delays in diagnosis.
