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World J Methodol. Jan 20, 2022; 12(1): 20-31
Published online Jan 20, 2022. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v12.i1.20
Published online Jan 20, 2022. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v12.i1.20
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic related morbidity and mortality in patients with pediatric surgical diseases: A concerning challenge
George Vaos, Nikolaos Zavras, Department of Paediatric Surgery, “ATTIKON” University General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens 12462, Greece
Author contributions: Vaos G conceived, wrote, and revised the manuscript; Zavras N performed the literature search and analyzed the collected data.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Dr. Vaos has nothing to disclose.
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Corresponding author: George Vaos, MD, PhD, Emeritus Professor, Department of Paediatric Surgery, “ATTIKON” University General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, 1 Rimini Street, Haidari, Athens 12462, Greece. gvaos@med.uoa.gr
Received: February 23, 2021
Peer-review started: February 23, 2021
First decision: June 17, 2021
Revised: July 1, 2021
Accepted: November 15, 2021
Article in press: November 15, 2021
Published online: January 20, 2022
Peer-review started: February 23, 2021
First decision: June 17, 2021
Revised: July 1, 2021
Accepted: November 15, 2021
Article in press: November 15, 2021
Published online: January 20, 2022
Core Tip
Core Tip: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic related morbidity and mortality have been increased in children. Moreover, pandemic may manifest additional clinical problems. Pediatric surgeons must be aware of the different forms and symptoms in children affected by coronavirus disease 2019 infection.