Increased incidence of acute calculous cholecystitis observed during COVID-19 social restrictions.
Mark Conal MurphyPhilip J DempseyCiara D GillespieAlexandra N MurphyMichelle M J McNicholasPublished in: Irish journal of medical science (2021)
A statistically significant increase in cases of acute calculous cholecystitis was observed during a nationwide lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is hypothesised that this is due to increased consumption of fatty foods during this period due to stress, anxiety and boredom.