Outcomes of Thyroidectomy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A NSQIP Analysis.
Gustavo Romero VelezSalem I NoureldineTalia A BurneikisPanagiotis BletsisMegan ParmerAllan SipersteinPublished in: World journal of surgery (2023)
The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on outcomes after thyroidectomy resulting in increased mortality. As the world recovers, there will likely be an increase number of patients seeking care who were unable to obtain it during the pandemic. Close attention should be placed on the outcomes which were altered during the pandemic.
Keyphrases
- sars cov
- coronavirus disease
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- quality improvement
- healthcare
- palliative care
- peritoneal dialysis
- mental health
- cardiovascular disease
- prognostic factors
- working memory
- squamous cell carcinoma
- patient reported outcomes
- risk factors
- pain management
- skeletal muscle
- health insurance
- adipose tissue
- affordable care act
- metabolic syndrome