COVID-19 and gastroenterology: clinical insights and recommendations for gastroenterology care providers.

Niriella, M A; De Silva, A P; Liyanage, K I; Sarin, S K; de Silva, H J

Niriella, M A; De Silva, A P; Liyanage, K I; Sarin, S K; de Silva, H J.

Niriella MA; Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama, Sri Lanka.
De Silva AP; Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama, Sri Lanka.
Liyanage KI; Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Negugoda, Sri Lanka.
Sarin SK; Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India.
de Silva HJ; Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama, Sri Lanka.

Scand J Gastroenterol ; 55(8): 1005-1011, 2020 08.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-638746

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ABSTRACT

While the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, we are beginning to understand the role the gastrointestinal tract plays in the disease and the impact of the infection on the care of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) and liver diseases. We review the data and understanding around the virus related to the digestive tract, impact of the pandemic on delivery of GI services and daily gastroenterology clinical practice, and the effects on patients with pre-existing GI diseases.

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Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology; Gastroenterology/organization & administration; Health Services Accessibility/statistics & numerical data; Infection Control/organization & administration; Pandemics/statistics & numerical data; Patient Care Team/organization & administration; Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology; COVID-19; Communicable Disease Control/organization & administration; Coronavirus Infections/prevention & control; Female; Gastrointestinal Diseases/diagnosis; Gastrointestinal Diseases/epidemiology; Gastrointestinal Diseases/therapy; Health Personnel/organization & administration; Humans; Male; Pandemics/prevention & control; Pneumonia, Viral/prevention & control; Practice Guidelines as Topic; United States

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COVID-19; gastroenterology; hepatology; pandemic

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Patient Care Team / Pneumonia, Viral / Infection Control / Coronavirus Infections / Pandemics / Gastroenterology / Health Services Accessibility Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Scand J Gastroenterol Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 00365521.2020.1789896

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