Considerations for breast reconstructive surgery in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic
Date
2020-09
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Medpharm
Abstract
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has added a layer of complexity to surgical decision making particularly for complex reconstructive oncological surgery. In the absence of data on which to base validated strategies for breast reconstruction in the South African context, this article discusses the current trends in management and potential approaches which could be employed
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CITATION: Al-Benna, S. & Gohritz, A. 2020. Considerations for breast reconstructive surgery in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic. South African Journal of Surgery, 58(3):126-127, doi:10.17159/2078-5151/2020/v58n3a3348.
The original publication is available at: http://www.scielo.org.za
The original publication is available at: http://www.scielo.org.za
Keywords
Breast reconstruction -- Surgery, Oncologic surgery -- South Africa, COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
Citation
Al-Benna, S. & Gohritz, A. 2020. Considerations for breast reconstructive surgery in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic. South African Journal of Surgery, 58(3):126-127, doi:10.17159/2078-5151/2020/v58n3a3348