Resumption of Otolaryngology Surgical Practice in the Setting of Regionally Receding COVID-19.
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Abstract
The practice of otolaryngology has been drastically altered as a consequence of the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Geographic heterogeneity in COVID-19 burden has meant different regions have experienced the pandemic at different stages. Regional dynamics of COVID-19 incidence has dictated the available resources for the provision of surgical care. As regions navigate their own COVID-19 dynamics, illustrative examples of areas affected early by the COVID-19 pandemic may provide anticipatory guidance. In this commentary, we discuss our experience with performed and canceled surgical procedures across the various otolaryngology specialties at our institution over the course of regionally rising and falling incident COVID-19 cases.
Medical subject headings
- COVID-19
- Elective Surgical Procedures
- Otolaryngology
- Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
- Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
- Pandemics