Open AccessGastrointestinal endoscopy can be safely performed during pandemic SARS-CoV-2 infection in Central Italy
Author(s) -
Emanuele Dilaghi,
Adriano Marcolongo,
Paolo Anibaldi,
Maurizio Simmaco,
Claudio Prestigiacomo,
Stefano Angeletti,
Vito D. Corleto,
G. D’Ambra,
Maurizio Ruggeri,
Emilio Di Giulio,
Bruno Annibale,
Edith Lahner
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
european journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.881
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1473-5687
pISSN - 0954-691X
DOI - 10.1097/meg.0000000000002155
Subject(s) - medicine , endoscopy , pandemic , retrospective cohort study , covid-19 , personal protective equipment , gastroenterology , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty)
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is highly contagious; gastrointestinal endoscopies are considered risky procedures for the endoscopy staff. Data on the SARS-CoV-2-exposure/infection rate of gastrointestinal endoscopy staff is scarce. This study aimed to assess the SARS-CoV-2-exposure/infection rate among gastrointestinal endoscopists/nurses performing gastrointestinal endoscopies before and after the adoption of specific prevention measures.