Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Surgical Management of Sebaceous Cysts: A Comparative Study from Benghazi, Libya

Authors

  • Salma Ibraheem Alsunousi Maref Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya Author
  • Hend Mussa Massoud Aldabib Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya Author
  • Ainour M. AlShikey Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya Author

Keywords:

Surgery, Histology, Cyst, COVID-19 pandemic, Epidemic, Excision, Benign

Abstract

The study examines the epidemiological statistics of sebaceous cyst excisions during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021 and the post-COVID period in 2022 and 2023. These include changes in the age of patients, anatomical site distribution, and whether or not the cysts were infected upon presentation to the hospital. Retrospectively, and using an observational design, data have been extracted from Al Jala Hospital records – Benghazi. More specifically, sebaceous cyst excisions significantly dropped during the pandemic period before rebounding again. There is substantial difference in the percentage of infected cysts presented   and the back found to be the most affected anatomical site. These results highlight the impact of healthcare disruptions on routine inductive surgical care and patient presentation, warranting the consideration of improving healthcare strategies during public health crises.

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Published

2026-02-19

Issue

Volume 4, No. 1, 2026

Section

Applied Sciences Theme

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How to Cite

Salma Ibraheem Alsunousi Maref, Hend Mussa Massoud Aldabib, & Ainour M. AlShikey. (2026). Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Surgical Management of Sebaceous Cysts: A Comparative Study from Benghazi, Libya. Afro-Asian Journal of Scientific Research (AAJSR), 4(1), 355-360. https://aajsr.com/index.php/aajsr/article/view/825