Author: Crespo, Javier; Iglesias-GarcÃa, Julio; Hinojosa Del Val, Joaquin E; GarcÃa GarcÃa, Federico; Gil de Miguel, Ãngel; Fernández Carrillo, Carlos; Ampuero, Javier; Pérez-Cuadrado MartÃnez, Enrique
Title: COVID-19 and the digestive system: protection and management during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Cord-id: wx3mwxvp Document date: 2020_4_27
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Snippet: The purpose of this rapid review is to provide an update on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on Gastroenterology and Hepatology departments, our patients, and our new way of working. The gastrointestinal tract and the liver are affected by SARS-CoV-2, especially in patients with immunosuppressive therapies. Patients with liver transplantation should be followed closely. Digestive endoscopy is a high-risk procedure for the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. While the pandemic lasts, we must adapt its
Document: The purpose of this rapid review is to provide an update on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on Gastroenterology and Hepatology departments, our patients, and our new way of working. The gastrointestinal tract and the liver are affected by SARS-CoV-2, especially in patients with immunosuppressive therapies. Patients with liver transplantation should be followed closely. Digestive endoscopy is a high-risk procedure for the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. While the pandemic lasts, we must adapt its indications and promote protective measures for patients and healthcare professionals alike. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our priorities and the way we work, although we do not know what the repercussions will be after normality is reinstated.
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