Presence of SARS-CoV-2 in abdominal tissues and biologic fluids during abdominal surgery: a systematic review.

Gustavo Romero VelezGuillermo Ponce de Leon-BallesterosMaryam Al ZubaidiJuan S Barajas-GamboaJerry DangRicard CorcellesAndrew T StrongSalvador NavarreteMathew Kroh

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2023)

Although a rare occurrence, SARS-CoV-2 can be found in the abdominal tissues and fluids. It seems that the presence of the virus in the abdominal tissues or fluids is more likely in patients with severe disease. Protective measures should be employed in the operating room to protect the staff when operating patients with COVID-19.

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