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[Surgical treatment for esophageal cancer during the outbreak of COVID-19]

Y Li1, J J Qin1, Z Wang1

  • 1Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China.

Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Oncology]
|February 28, 2020
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted cancer care, particularly for esophageal cancer patients in China. New treatment and emergency response strategies are needed for these advanced-stage patients.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The emergence of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) in late 2019 caused a global health crisis.
  • The pandemic severely disrupted healthcare systems worldwide, affecting patient care across various medical disciplines.
  • Esophageal cancer, a prevalent malignancy in China, often presents at advanced stages, characterized by immunosuppression and poor prognosis, complicating treatment during the pandemic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the challenges posed by COVID-19 to the management of esophageal cancer.
  • To emphasize the need for collaborative efforts among thoracic surgeons to develop effective surgical treatment and emergency response systems.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer treatment protocols.
  • Analysis of the specific challenges in managing advanced-stage esophageal cancer within the context of the pandemic.

Main Results:

  • COVID-19 has created significant obstacles for cancer patients, demanding adaptations in clinical practice.
  • The management of esophageal cancer, especially in advanced stages, requires careful consideration of surgical procedures and perioperative care.

Conclusions:

  • Thoracic surgeons must collaborate to establish robust surgical treatment and emergency response frameworks for esophageal cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Adapting cancer care strategies is crucial to mitigate the pandemic's adverse effects on patient outcomes.

Keywords:
COVID-19Diagnosis and treatment strategyEsophageal neoplasmsSurgery

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