Radiology management of a 'breast unit' during COVID-19 pandemic: a single institution experience.
Future Oncol
; 16(35): 2917-2922, 2020 Dec.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-958163
ABSTRACT
Aim:
To describe the activity in the 'breast unit' at the department of radiology during the COVID-19 lockdown in a university hospital treating COVID-19 patients in a Middle-Eastern developing country. Materials This was a retrospective study conducted from March 9 until 11 May 2020, in the breast unit at the department of radiology of a central university hospital in a Middle-Eastern developing country. Data were collected from 205 patients visiting the breast unit during the lockdown period and compared with the activity in the same period in the previous year.Results:
Reduction of the breast unit activity was estimated at 73%. In addition, 153 mammograms, 205 ultrasounds, and 16 breast MRIs were done. Indications for mammogram were screening (41.5%), follow-up (22%), clinical symptoms (20%) and breast cancer surveillance (16.5%). MRI was performed mostly for preoperative surgical management. The rate of positive biopsies was 41%. All staff members and patients have accommodated to new adjustments.Conclusion:
Activity in the breast unit dropped during the lockdown period. Staff should continue to seek their own and their patient's safety without diminishing the quality of healthcare.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Radiology Department, Hospital
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Biopsy
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Mammography
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Mass Screening
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
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Young adult
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Future Oncol
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Fon-2020-0585
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