Acute Abdomen in the ERA of COVID 19: Case Series and Literature Review

The COVID-19 pandemic involved the globe and resulted in major mortalities mainly affecting the respiratory system. Initially thought to be respiratory disease it was later postulated and confirmed the involvement of gastro-intestinal tract (GIT) and its contribution to the complications and mortalities. Herein we present five cases of severe COVID-19 infection with GI involvement and their management with literature review.