Pattern of Neurosurgical Practice in Bauchi during COVID-19 Lockdown
Olabisi O. Ogunleye*
Department of Surgery, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Univeristy Bauchi, Nigeria
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Olabisi O. Ogunleye, Department of Surgery, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Univeristy Bauchi, Nigeria, +2348039150482
Received: August 30, 2022 Published: October 22, 2022
Abstract
Introduction: Novel Corona virus 2019 disease and pandemic affected all sectors in the world without sparing medical services and admissions. Researchers have made several attempts to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on different medical specialties. This study aim to share our neurosurgical services experience during the COVID -19 pandemic.
Material and method: A retrospective case series study. All neurosurgical patients who had surgical operations during the study period (May 2020 - April 2021) were included in the study. Demography, mode of presentation, diagnosis, type of operation and outcomes were collected and analyzed.
Results: One hundred and twenty six patients had surgical operations during the pandemic lockdown with mean age of 35.5 years. Male accounted for the majority (76%). Trauma was the leading condition necessitated neurosurgical operations followed by congenital cases, 72% and 16.7% respectively. Most of the cases operated were admitted as emergency cases. Our outcomes were favorable in most of the cases but with overall mortality of 9% that were not related to COVID-19 infection.
Conclusion: COVID-19 pandemic presented uncommon challenges that were never envisaged before as regards to neurosurgical practices. Strengthening, and upgrading our facilities will prepare our practice to meet future challenges.
Keywords: Neurosurgery, Pattern of practice, COVID-19 pandemic
Citation: Ogunleye OO. “Pattern of Neurosurgical Practice in Bauchi during COVID-19 Lockdown”. SVOA Neurology 2022, 3:5, 226-230.
