EXTERNAL HEMATOMAS IN COVID-19 INFECTION

Background. The course of COVID-19 is complicated by the formation of an external hematoma. The aim of the study was to improve the results of treatment of patients with external hematomas in COVID-19 infection based on the discovery of their source and the development of an algorithm for surgical tactics. Material and methods. The results of complex treatment of 14 patients with COVID-19 infection treated at the surgical departments of the Grodno University Clinic were analyzed. Results. Conservative administration was used in 3 (27.3%) people, opening of a hematoma with piercing hemostasis and external drainage - in 2 (18.2%), embolization of the lower epigastric opening - in 7 (63.4%). 10 (71.4%) patients were discharged for outpatient treatment. 4 (23.6%) people died from lung infections. Conclusions. The algorithm of surgical tactics in patients with hematomas of external localization due to COVID-19 infection requires the use of a comprehensive differentiated approach.