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ArticleGastroenterology research2022

The Safety of the Re-Opening of an Academic Medical Center Outpatient Endoscopy Unit During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Scott Manski, Christopher J Schmoyer, Alice Pang, Joshua Lieberman, Micaela Gernhardt, Elizabeth Conn, Neveda Murugesan, Alexandra Leto, Ryan Erwin, Taylor Kavanagh and 1 more

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Scott ManskiDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Christopher J SchmoyerDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Alice PangDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Joshua LiebermanSidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Micaela GernhardtWest Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA, USA.
Elizabeth ConnDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Neveda MurugesanDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Alexandra LetoSidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Ryan ErwinDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Taylor KavanaghSidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Mitchell ConnDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

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Abstract

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has spread globally leading to over 3,700,000 deaths. As COVID-19 cases stabilized, the re-opening of endoscopy centers potentially exposed patients and healthcare workers to viral infection. This study aims to determine risk of COVID-19 exposure among patients undergoing outpatient endoscopies in a tertiary care setting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Patients undergoing outpatient endoscopy were contacted post-procedure for any new COVID-19 symptoms or COVID-19 test results. Patient experiences and perception of personal safety were also determined. Results: Of the 1,584 patients who completed elective endoscopy, 996 (62.9%) completed the survey. Two patients were diagnosed with COVID-19 within 14 days of procedure. The majority (99.7%) felt safe during their procedure and apprehension regarding endoscopy decreased over time. Conclusion: Thus, the risk of COVID-19 transmission during outpatient endoscopy is extremely low when following recommended society guidelines. Patients felt safe during the procedure and experienced less fear of exposure over time.

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