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Mpox and Surgery: Protocols, Precautions, and Recommendations
Nikolaos Kamaratos-Sevdalis1, Islam Kourampi2, Nazli Begum Ozturk3
12nd Department of Internal Medicine, Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus, 185 36 Piraeus, Greece.
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|September 28, 2024
Summary
Mpox (Monkeypox) presents surgical challenges, impacting infection control and elective procedures. However, it has not significantly disrupted surgical services, unlike initial concerns. Surgeons play a key role in diagnosis and care.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Practice
- Public Health
Background:
- Mpox (Monkeypox) is an infectious disease with significant contagion risk in surgical settings.
- It poses potential challenges to surgical practice, especially alongside COVID-19.
- Understanding Mpox's impact on surgery is crucial for patient care and healthcare worker safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the impact of Mpox on surgical practice following its outbreak.
- To analyze the manifestations of Mpox relevant to surgical management.
- To assess infection control measures and their effect on surgical delivery.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of studies on Mpox and surgery.
- Searched PubMed/Medline and Scopus databases.
- Included original studies, case reports, and literature reviews (10 papers total).
Main Results:
- Mpox requires consideration for surgical management of lesions and enhanced infection control.
- Mpox has not substantially compromised overall surgical delivery, contrary to initial concerns.
- Limited reports exist, highlighting a need for more research on Mpox's surgical impact.
Conclusions:
- Surgeons must be involved in Mpox diagnosis and management.
- Educating practitioners on Mpox's presentation and enhancing infection control are vital.
- Ensuring access to corrective surgery can help address Mpox-related stigma.
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