Endoscopy mitigation strategy with telemedicine and low-cost device use for COVID-19 prevention: A fourth-level Colombian center experience |
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| Authors: | José Roberto Jurado Jorge Hernán Santos Nieto Jairo Ospina Gaitán Constanza Garzón Bonilla Ricardo Villarreal David Acevedo Laura Cabrera Luis Felipe Cabrera Mauricio Pedraza |
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| Institution: | 1. Jefe departamento de Medicina interna - Los Cobos Medical Center, Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia;2. Departamento de Gastroenterología, Los Cobos Medical Center, Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia;3. Jefe departamento de Gastroenterología, Los Cobos Medical Center, Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia;4. Departamento Cirugía General, Los Cobos Medical Center, Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia;5. Departamento Cirugía general, FSFB, Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia;6. Departamento Cirugía general, Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia |
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| Abstract: | Background and study aimsThe 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 MethodsIn 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.ResultsAfter procedure follow-up, no positive cases of COVID-19 were noted.ConclusionThe methodology reduced the risk of infection during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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| Keywords: | Endoscopy Coronavirus infections Prevention and mitigation |
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