The global impact of COVID-19 on gastrointestinal endoscopy units: An international survey of endoscopists.

ABSTRACT:

Background & study aims

Corona virus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic has markedly impacted routine medical services including gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy. We aim to report the real-life performance in high volume GI endoscopy units during the pandemic.

Patients and methods

A web-based survey covering all aspects of daily performance in GI endoscopy units was sent to endoscopy units worldwide. Responses were collected and data were analyzed to reveal the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on endoscopy practice.

Results

Participants from 48 countries (n = 163) responded to the survey with response rate of 67.35%. The majority (85%) decreased procedure volume by over 50%, and four endoscopy units (2.45%) completely stopped. The top three indications for procedures included u

SUBMITTER: Alboraie M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7448955 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature