Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Surgical Cluster, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Nat Rev Clin Oncol. 2020 Jul;17(7):383-385. doi: 10.1038/s41571-020-0383-1.
The coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic has become the focus of attention worldwide, and herein we seek to highlight the potential problem of ‘collateral mortality’ from delayed or deferred treatments in patients with cancer. We propose potential solutions to ensure continuity of care in the field of surgical oncology.
新型冠状病毒病(COVID-19)大流行已成为全球关注的焦点,在此我们希望强调癌症患者因延迟或推迟治疗而产生“间接死亡”的潜在问题。我们提出了一些潜在的解决方案,以确保肿瘤外科领域的护理连续性。