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Observational studyEuropean annals of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck diseases2022

Surgery under COVID: An observational study.

M Durand, H Mirghani, P Bonfils, O Laccourreye

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Observational study in European annals of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck diseases, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Frequency and patterns of CMF emergency cases during and after COVID-19.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

M DurandUniversité Paris Centre, Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, HEGP, AP-HP, 20-40, Rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France. Electronic address: margot.durand@hotmail.fr.
H MirghaniUniversité Paris Centre, Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, HEGP, AP-HP, 20-40, Rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France.
P BonfilsUniversité Paris Centre, Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, HEGP, AP-HP, 20-40, Rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France.
O LaccourreyeUniversité Paris Centre, Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, HEGP, AP-HP, 20-40, Rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimTo evaluate the surgery program strategy adopted in an adult otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery department in an area badly affected by the Covid-19 epidemic peak. The main objective was to analyze the reasons for not cancelling surgeries and the postoperative course of operated patients. The secondary objective was to assess the situation of postponed patients. MATERIAL AND

methodsA single-center observational study carried out during the COVID-19 period in France included 124 patients scheduled for surgery during the period March 21-May 20, 2020. The number and nature of operations, both performed and postponed, were reviewed.

resultsA total of 54.0% patients were operated on during the COVID period and 46.0% were postponed. Operations were maintained in urgent or semi-urgent cases. The operated patients did not show any signs of infection during their hospital stay. A total of 29.8% of postponed patients were lost to follow-up and 49.1% were rescheduled.

conclusionThe application of national and international recommendations minimized the risk of loss of chance for operated patients without increasing the risk of contamination. The postponement of canceled operations resulted in considerable loss to follow-up. Intensified follow-up is necessary for these patients.

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COVID-19OtolaryngologyAdultFranceHumansSARS-CoV-2CoVID-19ENTHead and neck cancerSurgery

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PMID34215550
PMCPMC8241898

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