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Clinical Outcomes of Acute Abdomen Cases During the COVID‐19 Crisis at Government Medical College and Hospital, Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India

M. Aparna, Gadula Vamshi Yadav, A. Laxmi Padma Priya, K. Jeevan and E. Chandrasekhara Reddy
Page: 440-444 | Received 01 Aug 0024, Published online: 23 Aug 2024

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Abstract

The COVID‐19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems worldwide, significantly impacting the management of acute medical conditions such as acute abdomen. The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of patients presenting with acute abdomen during the COVID‐19 crisis at Government Medical College and Hospital, Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India. This study was conducted over two years (2020‐2022) and included 200 patients diagnosed with acute abdomen. Data on patient demographics, diagnosis, management strategies and clinical outcomes were systematically collected and analyzed. The study focused on understanding the distribution of diagnoses, the management strategies employed and the duration of hospital stays during the pandemic. The study revealed that acute appendicitis was the most prevalent diagnosis, accounting for 42.5% of cases. Management strategies varied, with 50% of the patients undergoing appendicectomy and 30% managed medically. The duration of hospital stay was primarily between 8‐10 days for 45% of the patients. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the overall management outcomes were favorable, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of the healthcare system. The study highlights the effective management of acute abdomen cases during the COVID‐19 pandemic, underscoring the importance of flexible healthcare delivery models in crisis situations. The findings suggest that with appropriate strategies, satisfactory patient outcomes can be achieved even under challenging circumstances.

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M. Aparna, Gadula Vamshi Yadav, A. Laxmi Padma Priya, K. Jeevan and E. Chandrasekhara Reddy. Clinical Outcomes of Acute Abdomen Cases During the COVID‐19 Crisis at Government Medical College and Hospital, Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.9.440.444
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