Surgical Management of Patients With COVID-19 Infection. Recommendations of the Spanish Association of Surgeons

Overview

Journal Cir Esp (Engl Ed)

Specialty General Surgery

Date 2020 Apr 8

PMID 32252979

Citations 71

Authors

Jose Mose Balibrea

Josep Mose Badia

Ines Rubio Perez

Esteban Martin Antona

Estibaliz Alvarez Pena

Sandra Garcia Botella

Mario Alvarez Gallego

Elena Martin Perez

Sagrario Martinez Cortijo

Isabel Pascual Miguelanez

Lola Perez Diaz

Jose Luis Ramos Rodriguez

Eloy Espin Basany

Raquel Sanchez Santos

Victoriano Soria Aledo

Ruth Lopez Barrachina

Salvador Morales-Conde

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Abstract

Due to the current pandemic of respiratory disease known as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, many patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infection will require elective surgery, surgery that cannot be postponed, or emergency surgical treatment. In these situations, special measures need to be adopted in order to minimize the possibility of transmission between patients, exposure of healthcare personnel and the development of postoperative complications. This document explains the main principles to consider when managing confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients during evaluation as well as when surgical treatment is required.

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