Endoscopy mitigation strategy with telemedicine and low-cost device use for COVID-19 prevention: A fourth-level Colombian center experience

Background and study aims The COVID-19 outbreak has reorganized surgical team conditions regarding endoscopy. The number of interventions has been reduced, the number of healthcare professionals must be limited, and both the patients and physicians are more protected than ever. Patients and Methods In the highest peak of contagion in Colombia, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy were performed using a low-cost disposable device. A total of 1388 procedures were performed. Every patient was assessed for symptoms via a telephone call, at the health center, and after the procedure, following specific attention routes. Results After procedure follow-up, no positive cases of COVID-19 were noted. Conclusion The methodology reduced the risk of infection during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Autores: Jurado, José Roberto; Santos Nieto, Jorge Hernán; Ospina Gaitán, Jairo; Garzón Bonilla, Constanza; Villarreal, Ricardo; Acevedo, David; Cabrera, Laura; Cabrera, Luis Felipe; Pedraza, Mauricio
• Tipo de recurso: Article of journal
• Fecha de publicación: 2021
• Institución: Universidad El Bosque
• Repositorio: Repositorio U. El Bosque
• Idioma: eng
• OAI Identifier: oai:repositorio.unbosque.edu.co:20.500.12495/5906
• Acceso en línea: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12495/5906; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajg.2021.05.004
• Palabra clave: Endoscopy; Coronavirus infections; Prevention and mitigation
• Rights: openAccess
• License: Acceso abierto