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Rate of perforated appendicitis
| % (n) | Comparison versus prior to COVID‐19 pandemic | |
|---|---|---|
| Prior to COVID‐19 pandemic | 10.7% (114/1069) | Baseline |
| First lockdown | 12.2% (12/98) | p = 0.609 |
| Second lockdown | 6.3% (19/301) | p = 0.027 |
| Third, fourth and fifth lockdowns | 15.8% (12/76) | p = 0.180 |
| Sixth lockdown | 12.0% (16/133) | p = 0.656 |
| Intervals between lockdown 2020 | 12.1% (45/373) | p = 0.442 |
| Intervals between lockdown 2021 | 12.7% (52/409) | p = 0.268 |
