Covid-19 infection in cancer patients: the management in a diagnostic unit.
Radiol Oncol
; 55(2): 121-129, 2021 03 05.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1119525
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
COVID-19 infection is particularly aggressive in frail patients, as cancer patients. Therefore, the more suitable management of the oncological patient requires a multidisciplinary assessment, to identify which patients should be treated, as inpatients or outpatients, and which treatments can be procrastinated.CONCLUSIONS:
The role of radiologist is crucial, and, all cancer patients who need an imaging evaluation will need to be studied, using the most appropriate imaging tools related to the clinical question and paying a special attention to preserve public health. Guidelines are necessary in the correct organization of a radiology unit to manage patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection, and whenever possible, a satellite radiography center with dedicated equipment should be used to decrease the transmission risk.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Radiology Department, Hospital
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Clinical Protocols
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COVID-19
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Neoplasms
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Experimental Studies
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Radiol Oncol
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Raon-2021-0010
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