Impact of COVID-19 on surgical emergencies: nationwide analysis.
Andrea LazzatiM Raphael RousseauS BartierY DabiA ChallineB HaddadN HertaE SouiedM OrtalaS EpaudM MassonN Salaün-PenquerA CosteC JungPublished in: BJS open (2021)
A marked decrease in hospital admissions for surgical emergencies was observed during the lockdown period, with increased mortality in regions with a higher prevalence of COVID-19 infection. Health authorities should use these findings to preserve quality of care and deliver appropriate messages to the population.