Elective laparoscopic colectomy in a patient 3 weeks after coronavirus disease 2019 infection: a case report
Abstract Background According to previous reports, surgery is not recommended until at least 4 weeks after the symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 resolve. However, strong evidence has not been established regarding the optimal timing and preoperative examination for elective laparoscopic colectomy...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02877-4 |