Radiology management of a 'breast unit' during COVID-19 pandemic : a single institution experience
Aim: To describe the activity in the 'breast unit' at the department of radiology during the COVID-19 lockdown in a university hospital treating COVID-19 patients in a Middle-Eastern developing country. Materials: This was a retrospective study conducted from March 9 until 11 May 2020, in the breast unit at the department of radiology of a central university hospital in a Middle-Eastern developing country. Data were collected from 205 patients visiting the breast unit during the lockdown period and compared with the activity in the same period in the previous year. Results: Reduction of the breast unit activity was estimated at 73%. In addition, 153 mammograms, 205 ultrasounds, and 16 breast MRIs were done. Indications for mammogram were screening (41.5%), follow-up (22%), clinical symptoms (20%) and breast cancer surveillance (16.5%). MRI was performed mostly for preoperative surgical management. The rate of positive biopsies was 41%. All staff members and patients have accommodated to new adjustments. Conclusion: Activity in the breast unit dropped during the lockdown period. Staff should continue to seek their own and their patient's safety without diminishing the quality of healthcare.
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2020 |
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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:16 |
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Future oncology (London, England) - 16(2020), 35 vom: 05. Dez., Seite 2917-2922 |
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Englisch |
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Salem, Christine [VerfasserIn] |
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Date Completed 04.01.2021 Date Revised 04.01.2021 published: Print-Electronic Citation Status MEDLINE |
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10.2217/fon-2020-0585 |
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