The Impact of the Pandemic on Otolaryngology Patients With Negative COVID‐19 Status: Commentary and Insights From Orbital Emergencies. (26th May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fastenberg, Judd H.; Bottalico, Danielle; Kennedy, William A.; Sheikh, Ahmed; Setzen, Michael; Rodgers, Rand
• Is Part Of: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery. Volume 163:Number 3(2020)
• Page Start: 444
• Page End: 446
• Publication Date: 2020-05-26
• Subjects: COVID‐19 -- acute sinusitis -- orbital abscess -- subperiosteal abscess -- otolaryngologic emergency -- graves eye disease; Head -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Neck -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1177/0194599820931082
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0194-5998

Abstract

Abstract : Efforts aimed at minimizing the spread of COVID‐19 and "flattening the curve" may be affecting clinical care delivery for non‐COVID‐19 cases that include otolaryngologic and orbital conditions. We are witnessing changes in the manner that patients present, as well as modifications in clinical management strategies. An improved understanding of these phenomena and the contributing factors is essential for otolaryngologists to provide sound clinical care during this unprecedented pandemic.