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Inés Rubio-Pérez1, Josep M Badia2, Marta Mora-Rillo3
1Servicio de Cirugía General y Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, España.
Cirugia Espanola
|April 30, 2020
Summary
This review summarizes key concepts of SARS-CoV-2 infection, including its origin, presentation, and diagnosis, for surgeons. It addresses the challenges faced by surgical specialists managing patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Specialties
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, presents unique challenges for healthcare systems globally.
- Limited but rapidly evolving knowledge regarding SARS-CoV-2 infection necessitates continuous updates for medical professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of COVID-19 for surgeons.
- To synthesize essential information on the epidemiology, clinical course, diagnosis, and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Main Methods:
- This study is a narrative review of current literature on COVID-19.
- Key concepts were identified and synthesized to address the needs of surgical specialists.
Main Results:
- SARS-CoV-2 infection has a complex presentation and clinical course.
- Diagnosis and treatment strategies for COVID-19 are still developing, with many treatments remaining experimental.
Conclusions:
- Surgeons require up-to-date knowledge of COVID-19 to effectively manage both infected patients and surgical patients with potential COVID-19.
- Collaboration between surgical teams and emergency/medical wards is crucial in addressing the pandemic's impact on surgical practice.
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