Gastrointestinal symptoms with COVID-19 are associated with a higher risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome
Objectives:
Are gastrointestinal symptoms with COVID-19 associated with a higher risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome and mortality?
Study design:
This review article included 4 studies.
Results and conclusions:
The investigators found no association between gastrointestinal symptoms with COVID-19 and mortality risk [pooled odds ratio = 0.91, 95% CI = 0.49 to 1.68, I2 = 0%].