Surgical oncology of the head and neck district during COVID-19 pandemic.

Giovanni SalzanoFabio MaglittoAgostino GuidaFrancesco PerriMaria Grazia MaglioneSergio BuonopanePaolo MutoFranco Ionna

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2021)

Due to the conversion of regular Hospitals into COVID Centers, Cancer Centers may encounter an increased demand for procedures. Following strict guidelines, it seems possible to face surgical activity on cancer patients and respect standard procedures aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19 infection.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
papillary thyroid
healthcare
palliative care
south africa
squamous cell
squamous cell carcinoma