Background This study assessed the international variation in surgical neuro-oncology
practice and 30-day outcomes of patients who had surgery for an intracranial tumor during …

Background During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, concerns have
been raised regarding the increased risk of perioperative mortality for patients with COVID …

BACKGROUND The impact caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the
Portuguese population has been addressed in areas such as clinical manifestations …

Background Little is known about the COVID‐19 pandemic impact on the provision of
diagnostic imaging and physician visits at cancer diagnosis. Methods We used …

Since the eruption of the worldwide SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in late 2019/early 2020, multiple
elective surgical interventions were postponed. Through pandemic measures, elective …

These data show large reductions in both elective and emergency activity that are
concerning for unmeasured morbidity and mortality within the community. The risk of …

Background The impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on postoperative recovery
from oncology surgeries should be understood for the clinical decision-making. Therefore …

Background Patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) who undergo surgery have
impaired postoperative outcomes and increased mortality. Consequently, elective and semi …

The COVID-19 pandemic and infection control measures had an unavoidable impact on
surgical services. During the first wave of the pandemic, elective surgery, endoscopy, and …

Introduction/Background* COVID-19 outbreak has correlated with the disruption of
screening activities and diagnostic assessments. The risk of delayed diagnosis has …