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Salivary gland disease in the era of COVID-19 pandemic.

Authors :
Soldatova L
Rassekh CH
Baloch ZW
Jalaly JB
Sedora-Roman NI
Loevner LL
Cognetti DM
Witt RL
Dulguerov P
Source :
Head & neck [Head Neck] 2020 Jun; Vol. 42 (6), pp. 1339-1343. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Apr 28.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic forced significant changes in current approach to outpatient evaluation of common otolaryngology complaints as hospitals around the world are trying to limit the spread of the virus and to preserve health care resources. These changes raise a lot of questions regarding patient triage and treatment decisions in clinical situations when it is unclear if the workup and management can be postponed. In this communication, we present our approach to evaluation and triage of new patients with complaints concerning for salivary gland disease.<br /> (© 2020 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1097-0347
Volume :
42
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Head & neck
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32343454
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.26210