ReviewHead & neck2020
Impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on otolaryngologic surgery: Brief commentary.
Review in Head & neck, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 33 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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33 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Assessment of health equity consideration in masking/PPE policies to contain COVID-19 using PROGRESS-plus framework: a systematic review.BMC public health · 2021Pooled it
- Personal protective equipment for surgeons during COVID-19 pandemic: systematic review of availability, usage and rationing.The British journal of surgery · 2020Pooled it
- Ten years of clinical negligence claims in otolaryngology: trends, costs, and preventable harm in the UK national health service.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
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- Academic Impact and Quality of Life Among Otorhinolaryngology Residents During COVID-19 Pandemic in South India.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2024Article
- Patient-worn endoscopy mask to protect against viral transmission.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2022Article
- Fewer head and neck cancer diagnoses and faster treatment initiation during COVID-19 in 2020: A nationwide population-based analysis.Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology · 2022Article
- Essential inpatient otolaryngology: what COVID-19 has revealed.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2022Article
- Safety for the Rhinologist in the Age of COVID-19: Mask Use, Nasal Corticosteroids, Saline Irrigation, and Endoscopic Procedures - Literature Review.International archives of otorhinolaryngology · 2022Article
- Awake Rhinology Surgery in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Europe.ORL; journal for oto-rhino-laryngology and its related specialties · 2022Review
- Patient Perception Regarding the Safety of Elective Joint Arthroplasty Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Arthroplasty today · 2021Article
- Virtual otolaryngologic management of sleep apnea patients: Lessons learned from COVID-19 pandemic.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2021Article
- COVID-19 and otorhinolaryngology: Returning to practice.Southern African journal of infectious diseases · 2021Article
- ENT surgical emergencies during the COVID-19 outbreak.Acta otorhinolaryngologica Italica : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di otorinolaringologia e chirurgia cervico-facciale · 2020Article
- Head and Neck Practice in the COVID-19 Pandemics Today: A Rapid Systematic Review.International archives of otorhinolaryngology · 2020Review
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients suffering from musculoskeletal tumours.International orthopaedics · 2020Article
- Head and neck cancer surgery in COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Italy.Oral oncology · 2020Article
- Review of practical recommendations for otolaryngologists and head and neck surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic.Auris, nasus, larynx · 2020Review
- The impact of preoperative screening system on head and neck cancer surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: Recommendations from the nationwide survey in Japan.Auris, nasus, larynx · 2020Article
- Letter: COVID-19 Pandemic: Safety Precautions for Stereotactic Radiosurgery.Neurosurgery · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a global health crisis and otolaryngologists are at increased occupational risk of contracting COVID-19. There are currently no uniform best-practice recommendations for otolaryngologic surgery in the setting of COVID-19.
methodsWe reviewed relevant publications and position statements regarding the management of otolaryngology patients in the setting of COVID-19. Recommendations regarding clinical practice during the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) outbreaks were also reviewed.
resultsEnhanced personal protective equipment (N95 respirator and face shield or powered air-purifying respirator, disposable cap and gown, gloves) is required for any otolaryngology patient with unknown, suspected, or positive COVID-19 status. Elective procedures should be postponed indefinitely, and clinical practice should be limited to patients with urgent or emergent needs.
conclusionWe summarize current best-practice recommendations for otolaryngologists to ensure safety for themselves, their clinical staff, and their patients.
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