Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Apr 2021
LetterImpact of COVID-19 outbreak on plastic surgery: Taken precautions, distribution of surgical procedures and changes in admissions to outpatient clinic.
The COVID-19 outbreak is a global problem affecting the world in many respects. In the medical field, its impact on surgical branches as well as clinical branches is inevitable. From the plastic surgery perspective, the COVID-19 outbreak affects the number and distribution of surgeries, patient admissions and educational activities. ⋯ Compared to the routine period, the number of surgical interventions was decreased from 793 to 129 during the pandemic period. In particular, a statistically significant increase was observed in the rate of hand trauma and maxillofacial trauma cases during the pandemic period compared with the routine period (p < 0.001, and p = 0.032, respectively). Therefore, high rates of hand trauma and maxillofacial trauma should be taken into consideration when making arrangements such as personnel distribution, use of medical resources, and regulation of hospital infrastructure in extraordinary situations like COVID-19 pandemics.