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COVID-19 and the digestive system: protection and management during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

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2020

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Crespo, Javier
Iglesias-Garcia, Julio
Hinojosa-Del-Val, Joaquin E
Garcia-Garcia, Federico
Gil-de-Miguel, Angel
Fernandez-Carrillo, Carlos
Ampuero, Javier
Perez-Cuadrado-Martinez, Enrique

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Sociedad Espanola de Patologia Digestiva
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The purpose of this rapid review is to provide an update on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on Gastroenterology and Hepatology departments, our patients, and our new way of working. The gastrointestinal tract and the liver are affected by SARS-CoV-2, especially in patients with immunosuppressive therapies. Patients with liver transplantation should be followed closely. Digestive endoscopy is a high-risk procedure for the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. While the pandemic lasts, we must adapt its indications and promote protective measures for patients and healthcare professionals alike. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our priorities and the way we work, although we do not know what the repercussions will be after normality is reinstated.

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Betacoronavirus
Coronavirus Infections
Digestive System
Digestive System Diseases
Disease Transmission, Infectious
Endoscopy, Digestive System
Humans
Immunosuppressive Agents
Infection Control
Pandemics
Pneumonia, Viral

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Pacientes
Gastroenterología
Tracto gastrointestinal
Trasplante de hígado
Hígado
Endoscopía
Jurisprudencia
Pandemias

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SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, Endoscopy, Inflammatory bowel disease, Liver transplantation

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Crespo J, Iglesias-García J, Hinojosa Del Val JE, García García F, Gil de Miguel Á, Fernández Carrillo C, ert al. COVID-19 and the digestive system: protection and management during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2020 May;112(5):389-396.