Abstract. SARS-CoV-2 infection can present with various clinical features, among which gastrointestinal manifestations such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and mild abdominal pain have been reported. Recognition of rare presentations of SARS-CoV-2 infection has increased over time. These atypical and rare presentations may lead to difficulties in establishing the diagnosis in a timely manner; furthermore, they may lead to unnecessary investigations, extended hospital stays, adverse outcomes, and more strain on healthcare resources. We present three cases admitted to our hospital with a picture that mimicked an acute abdomen, necessitating surgical assessment and evaluation. All cases turned out to be SARS-CoV-2 positive and did not require surgical management. We discuss the management course, highlight the importance of abdominal symptoms in the setting of COVID-19, and discuss the implications of this association for medical practice amid the current pandemic in both resource-rich and resource-limited settings.
【초록키워드】 COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, pandemic, SARS-COV-2 infection, hospital, Diagnosis, Symptom, surgical, abdominal pain, diarrhea, Clinical features, adverse outcomes, management, healthcare, Mild, association, Atypical, manifestation, Recognition, nausea, vomiting, positive, abdomen, resources, implication, highlight, Course, reported, 【제목키워드】 COVID-19,