Chapter of Gastroenterologists professional guidance on risk mitigation for gastrointestinal endoscopy during COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore
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2020-04-03Autor
Ang, Tiing Leong
Li, James Weiquan
Vu, Charles Kien Fong
Chang, Jason Pik Eu
Chong, Chern Hao
Chua, Tju Siang
Ong, David Eng Hui
Yip, Benjamin Cherng Hann
Gwee, Kok Ann
Ho, Gim Hin
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[Abstract]. In this paper, we aimed to provide professional guidance to practising gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopists for the safe conduct of GI endoscopy procedures during the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and future outbreaks of similar severe respiratory tract infections in Singapore. It draws on the lessons learnt during the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic and available published data concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. It addresses measures before, during and after endoscopy that must be considered for both non- infected and infected patients, and provides recommendations for practical implementation.