Coronavirus Disease 2019 State Guidelines on Elective Surgery: Considerations for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Overview

Journal Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open

Specialty General Surgery

Date 2020 Nov 2

PMID 33133919

Citations 20

Authors

Benjamin A Sarac

Anna R Schoenbrunner

Stelios C Wilson

Ernest S Chiu

Jeffrey E Janis

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Abstract

Methods: An internet search was performed to identify and analyze what guidance each state published through government websites through April 10, 2020.

Results: Thirty-five states and the District of Columbia published guidance in the form of either a recommendation or a mandate. Procedures relating to cosmetics and malignancy were found to be mentioned in 4 and 12 states, respectively, but ultimately lacked case-specific information.

Conclusions: Current government and state recommendations do not provide clear guidance on how plastic and reconstructive surgeons should approach elective surgeries. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of all plastic and reconstructive surgeons to operate under appropriate law while individualizing their practices to best suit the needs of their patients while being mindful of resource limitations and exposure risks.

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