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Effect of COVID-19 on gastrointestinal endoscopy practice: a systematic review

202211 citationsOpen accessKafr el-Sheikh University

Abstract

The main outcomes from this review are rescheduling of endoscopy procedures to be suitable with the situation of COVID-19 pandemic in each Country. Also, the endorsement of the importance of PPE use for health care workers and screening of COVID-19 infection pre-procedure.Key messagesThe data focussing Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and COVID-19 emerged from different areas around the globe. The data presented on the published studies were heterogeneous. However, there were remarkable reductions in the volume of GI endoscopy worldwideStaff reallocation added a burden to endoscopy practiceThere was a real risk for COVID-19 spread among both the staff and the patients.

Research topics

  • COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
  • Infection Control and Ventilation
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies

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DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2022.2133163

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