- Tytuł:
- Principles of qualification and surgical treatment of the nose and paranasal sinuses in the era of COVID-19
- Autorzy:
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Witkowski, Paweł
Skorek, Andrzej - Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1399285.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2020
- Wydawca:
- Index Copernicus International
- Tematy:
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COVID-19
otolaryngology
rhinology
SARS-CoV-2 - Opis:
- Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the greatest challenges of modern medicine. Despite implemented social and economic restrictions, the epidemiological situation is still dynamic. Otolaryngologists, especially rhynologists, are at particular risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. In order to reduce the spread of the virus, it is necessary to implement procedures to minimize the risk of transmission between healthcare professionals and patients. Due to the location of the virus, it is very important with regard to rhinologic procedures and surgery. Literature review: We reviewed the literature on the topic and presented effective methods of reducing the likelihood of virus transmission during surgery of the nasal and paranasal sinuses performed in our center. It is important that the restrictions brought about by the pandemic do not affect the length of diagnostic process and delay initiation of oncological treatment. Malignancies of the nasal region and paranasal sinuses are detected relatively late due to the time the symptoms appear, and further delays starting therapy can be extremely unfavorable. We believe that at present rhinologic procedures, especially in people with unknown epidemiological status, should be limited to the necessary minimum – life-threatening conditions and tumor resections. Even in such cases, however, it is necessary to strictly follow the procedures in order to reduce the risk of virus transmission. We hope that implementation of the guidelines presented in this work will help fight against the current pandemic and its subsequent waves.
- Źródło:
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Polski Przegląd Otorynolaryngologiczny; 2020, 9, 4; 51-54
2084-5308
2300-7338 - Pojawia się w:
- Polski Przegląd Otorynolaryngologiczny
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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