Breast reconstruction during the COVID-19 pandemic in resource-limited settings
Date
2021
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GMS
Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel, rapidly changing pandemic. It has affected specialized medical services in unprecedented ways. Surgical decision making, always the most important aspect of care has taken on an added layer of complexity in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, recommendations for breast reconstruction during COVID-19 remain challenging and unclear. This article reviews the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and suggests potential approaches that could be considered in the absence of validated strategies in breast reconstruction.
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CITATION: Al-Benna, S. and Gohritz, A. GMS Interdisciplinary Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery DGPW. GMS Interdisciplinary Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery DGPW 10(2021): 8 pages. doi.10.3205/iprs000160
The original publication is available at: egms.de
The original publication is available at: egms.de
Keywords
COVID-19 (Disease) -- Surgery -- Complications, Mammaplasty, Flaps (Surgery), Breast implants, Medical supplies, Pandemics
Citation
Al-Benna, S. and Gohritz, A. GMS Interdisciplinary Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery DGPW. GMS Interdisciplinary Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery DGPW 10(2021): 8 pages. doi.10.3205/iprs000160