Charlsea Prichard1, Matthew Canning1, Kindra McWilliam-Ross1, John Birbari2, William Parker3, Lori Wasson1, John W Hollingsworth4,5. 1. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Fort Worth, USA. 2. Texas Christian University School of Medicine and Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants PA, 1201 Fairmount Ave, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, USA. 3. University of Tulsa, Tulsa, USA. 4. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Fort Worth, USA. jhollingsworth@texaspulmonary.com. 5. Texas Christian University School of Medicine and Texas Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultants PA, 1201 Fairmount Ave, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, USA. jhollingsworth@texaspulmonary.com.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Describe the indications for surgical interventions in asymptomatic patients with SARS-CoV-2. We are unaware of previous reports of an association between SARS-CoV-2 and acute appendicitis. METHODS: We performed a single institution retrospective review of SARS-CoV-2 pre-procedure testing and indications for surgical intervention. Statistical comparisons were performed using Chi Square analysis or two-tailed Student T test. RESULTS: We report a high prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in both all testing and pre-procedure testing during the enrollment period. We observe a high prevalence of acute appendicitis among patients identified to be SARS-CoV-2 positive during pre-procedure testing and without recognized symptoms of COVID19. CONCLUSION: We report a previously unrecognized association between SARS-CoV-2 and acute appendicitis.
BACKGROUND: Describe the indications for surgical interventions in asymptomatic patients with SARS-CoV-2. We are unaware of previous reports of an association between SARS-CoV-2 and acute appendicitis. METHODS: We performed a single institution retrospective review of SARS-CoV-2 pre-procedure testing and indications for surgical intervention. Statistical comparisons were performed using Chi Square analysis or two-tailed Student T test. RESULTS: We report a high prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in both all testing and pre-procedure testing during the enrollment period. We observe a high prevalence of acute appendicitis among patients identified to be SARS-CoV-2 positive during pre-procedure testing and without recognized symptoms of COVID19. CONCLUSION: We report a previously unrecognized association between SARS-CoV-2 and acute appendicitis.
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