Coronavirus Disease-19 and Rhinology/Facial Plastics.

Morgan E Davis, Carol H Yan

Journal: Otolaryngologic clinics of North America 2020;53(6):1139-1151

PMID: 33039097

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Abstract

This review summarizes the challenges and adaptations that have taken place in rhinology and facial plastics in response to the ongoing coronavirus disease-19 pandemic. In particular, the prolonged exposure and manipulation of the nasal and oral cavities portend a high risk of viral transmission. We discuss evidence-based recommendations to mitigate the risk of viral transmission through novel techniques and device implementation as well as increasing conservative management of certain pathologies.

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Address: Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, 9350 Campus Point Drive, Mail Code 0970, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.; Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, 9350 Campus Point Drive, Mail Code 0970, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2020.08.002

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MeSH Terms: COVID-19, Coronavirus Infections, Elective Surgical Procedures, Female, Humans, Infection Control, Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional, Male, Mouth, Nasal Cavity, Occupational Health, Pandemics, Patient Safety, Pneumonia, Viral, Rhinoplasty, Rhytidoplasty, Safety Management