IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THYROID SURGERY: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
Journal: The Bulletin of Contemporary Clinical Medicine
Year: 2023

Introduction. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the pathomorphism of many diseases due to the pathophysiological impact of the infectious process and its drug therapy, and sometimes due to changes in the organization of medical care. During the pandemic, the number of patients with thyroid nodules has increased. Aim. To analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Crimea on the surgical aspects of thyroid diseases. Material and methods. A study was made of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic