Tailored breast imaging during the first wave and preparedness for the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. (2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shimpi, Trishna; Kulkarni, Supriya; Bukhanov, Karina; Fleming, Rachel; Scaranelo, Anabel; Ghai, Sandeep; Au, Frederick; Beresford, Meaghen; Dua, Hemi; Grant, Allison; Freitas, Vivianne
• Is Part Of: European journal of radiology open. Volume 7(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020
• Subjects: COVID 19 -- Coronavirus -- Guidelines -- Practical guidelines -- Breast imaging -- Infection prevention; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; 616.075705
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejro.2020.100265
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-0477

Abstract

Highlights: Avoiding transmission of COVID-19 pandemic while providing essential breast cancer care is critical. Tailored recommendations and algorithms have been developed promptly at the breast imaging department to face the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. Discussions are underway on the best way to resume regular patient care, given the uncertainty course and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Abstract: The pandemic caused by the new Coronavirus has changed the way patient care is provided worldwide. This review focuses on the description of the operational measures implemented in a breast imaging department in accordance with existing recommendations for the treatment of breast cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic to make optimal use of finite resources without interruption of essential imaging services for breast cancer patients. It will also apply during a second-wave of the pandemic, which, according to experts, is inevitable and requires us to be better prepared.