Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications in Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Head and Neck Reconstruction.
Ann Plast Surg
; 85(2S Suppl 2): S166-S170, 2020 08.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-601389
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The global COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Our review serves as a safety resource based on the current literature and is aimed at providing best-practice recommendations. Specifically, this article is focused on considerations in the management of craniomaxillofacial trauma as well as reconstructive procedures after head and neck oncologic resection.METHODS:
Relevant clinical data were obtained from peer-reviewed journal articles, task force recommendations, and published guidelines from multiple medical organizations utilizing data sources including PubMed, Google Scholar, MEDLINE, and Google search queries. Relevant publications were utilized to develop practice guidelines and recommendations.CONCLUSIONS:
The global COVID-19 pandemic has placed a significant strain on health care resources with resultant impacts on patient care. Surgeons operating in the head and neck are particularly at risk of occupational COVID-19 exposure during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and must therefore be cognizant of protocols in place to mitigate exposure risk and optimize patient care.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Coronavirus Infections
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Perioperative Care
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Face
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Pandemics
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Betacoronavirus
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Head and Neck Neoplasms
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Craniocerebral Trauma
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Reviews
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Ann Plast Surg
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
SAP.0000000000002492
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