2020
DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2020.05.017
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Gastroenterology Divisions in Italy: A national survey

Abstract: Background: In Italy, the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has stressed the entire healthcare system and required a huge re-organization of many Divisions, including those of Gastroenterology. Aims: to assess the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Gastroenterology Divisions across Italy. Methods: All members of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology (SIGE) were invited to answer a webbased survey. Results: Data of 121 hospitals from all 20 Italian regions were analyzed. Overall, 10.7% Gastroenterology Divisions ha… Show more

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“…The data is not yet sex-disaggregated, but with men having a greater risk of heavy impact disease [159] they are at particular risk. Reduced hospital capacity may also have a role to play as planned treatments were delayed and more men have life-limiting diseases in their younger years, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease [60,160], with warnings already being given of a 'cancer boom' [161].…”
Section: Wider Health Effectsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The data is not yet sex-disaggregated, but with men having a greater risk of heavy impact disease [159] they are at particular risk. Reduced hospital capacity may also have a role to play as planned treatments were delayed and more men have life-limiting diseases in their younger years, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease [60,160], with warnings already being given of a 'cancer boom' [161].…”
Section: Wider Health Effectsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The healthcare system has suffered from the increasing numbers of infected persons requiring intensive care, and hospitals' activities have been modified to satisfy the novel emerging need [1][2][3]. Oncological patients have been reported to be at higher risk of being affected by COVID-19, with an increased risk of severe illness and mortality [4,5].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Following the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in Italy in February 2020 induced by the novel SARS-CoV2 virus, strict measures have been implemented by the national government, including restricting movement and recommendations to go to hospitals only in cases of absolute necessity. The healthcare system has suffered from the increasing numbers of infected persons requiring intensive care, and hospitals’ activities have been modified to satisfy the novel emerging need [ 1 – 3 ]. Oncological patients have been reported to be at higher risk of being affected by COVID-19, with an increased risk of severe illness and mortality [ 4 , 5 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…We have read with great interest the recent article by Maida et al [1] , which reports how the SARS-CoV-2 disease (COVID-19) has impacted on the Gastroenterology Divisions in Italy.…”
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confidence: 99%