Breast Surgery can be Performed Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Retrospective Single-Center Analysis

Arıkan A. E., Kara H., Dülgeroğlu O., Uras C.

ISTANBUL MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.23, no.1, pp.45-50, 2022 (Peer-Reviewed Journal) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 23 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/imj.galenos.2022.28582
  • Journal Name: ISTANBUL MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Page Numbers: pp.45-50
  • Keywords: COVID-19, breast, breast surgery, complication, CANCER-SURGERY, MULTICENTER, MANAGEMENT, COHORT
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: The Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has affected the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases including breast cancer. This study aimed to investigate whether breast surgery can be performed safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.