COVID-19 and the paediatric acute abdomen-the emerging dilemma of PIMS-TS.

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Department of Colorectal Surgery and Exeter Surgical Health Services Research Unit (HeSRU), Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, UK.

Published: March 2022

AI Article Synopsis

  • - PIMS-TS (Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome Temporally Associated with SARS-CoV-2) is a new complication related to COVID-19 in children.
  • - Many affected children initially present with severe stomach pain (acute abdomen), but only a few actually need surgery for gastrointestinal issues.
  • - Surgical teams need to stay alert and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to effectively manage these cases.

Article Abstract

PIMS-TS is a newly emerging complication of COVID-19 infection in paediatric patients. A common presenting complaint is that of the 'acute abdomen', however only a small proportion of patients are eventually diagnosed with a GI pathology requiring surgical intervention. A high level of suspicion and close working with the MDT is therefore required by surgical teams involved in the care of these patients.

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