Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Treatment Patterns and Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer
Over the past 3 years, the COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to the healthcare system, leading to delays in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases due to the need for social distancing measures. Colorectal cancer h...
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| Language: | English |
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Ewha Womans University College of Medicine
2023-12-01
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| Series: | The Ewha Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.e-emj.org/archive/view_article?pid=emj-46-s1-28 |
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| Summary: | Over the past 3 years, the COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to
the healthcare system, leading to delays in the diagnosis and treatment of
various diseases due to the need for social distancing measures. Colorectal
cancer has not been immune to these disruptions, and research in various
countries has explored the impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis and treatment of
colorectal cancer. One notable consequence has been the postponement of
colorectal cancer screenings, potentially resulting in disease progression,
which can adversely affect surgical and oncological outcomes. Furthermore, the
treatment approach for colorectal cancer may vary depending on the extent of
disease progression and the healthcare policies implemented in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic. In this systematic review, we examine treatment strategies,
surgical outcomes, and oncological variables across multiple studies focusing on
colorectal cancer treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this
analysis was to assess how medical policies enacted in response to the COVID-19
pandemic have influenced the outcomes of colorectal cancer treatment. We hope
that this review will provide valuable insights and serve as a foundational
resource for developing guidelines to address potential medical crises in the
future. |
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| ISSN: | 2234-2591 |