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Recommendations for surgical management of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma during COVID‐19 pandemic

Authors :
Velda Ling Yu Chow
Jimmy Yu Wai Chan
Stanley Thian Sze Wong
William Ignace Wei
Source :
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, Vol 5, Iss 3, Pp 468-472 (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Wiley, 2020.

Abstract

Abstract Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is endemic in southern parts of China including Hong Kong. Primary treatment entails radiotherapy ± chemotherapy depending on disease stage at presentation. Surgery is offered as a means of salvage for persistent and recurrent disease. Comprehensive preoperative work‐up, careful patient selection, attention to details perioperation and multidisciplinary approach is essential in ensuring optimal outcomes after salvage surgery for recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients. Since the COVID‐19 outbreak, we are faced with unprecedented challenges with priorities of care and resources being shifted to combat the virus. These include patient selection and timing of treatment, while preventing disease transmission to heath care providers. Practices and recommendations made in this document are intended to support safe clinical practice and efficient use of resources during this challenging time.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23788038
Volume :
5
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.21023aae6985425ea86076347c9da891
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.417