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Published on: November 7, 2020
There is no routine head and neck exam during the COVID-19 pandemic
Jason Y K Chan1, Raymond K Y Tsang2, K W Yeung3
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT East, Hong Kong.
Abstract:
Head and neck examinations are commonly performed by all physicians. In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which has a high viral load in the upper airways, these examinations and procedures of the upper aerodigestive tract must be approached with caution. Based on experience and evidence from SARS-CoV-1 and early experience with SARS-CoV-2, we provide our perspective and guidance on mitigating transmission risk during head and neck examination, upper airway endoscopy, and head and neck mucosal surgery including tracheostomy.
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