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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Main Author: In Ja Park
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Language:English
Published: Ewha Womans University College of Medicine 2023-12-01
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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description 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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spelling doaj-art-8fc8260d45844c7e9a265e61abcc0fb32025-08-20T01:56:28ZengEwha Womans University College of MedicineThe Ewha Medical Journal2234-25912023-12-0146s110.12771/emj.2023.e28emj-46-s1-28Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Treatment Patterns and Outcomes of Colorectal CancerIn Ja ParkOver 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.http://www.e-emj.org/archive/view_article?pid=emj-46-s1-28covid-19colorectal neoplasmsgeneral surgerystagecomplication
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Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Treatment Patterns and Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer
The Ewha Medical Journal
covid-19
colorectal neoplasms
general surgery
stage
complication
title Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Treatment Patterns and Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer
title_full Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Treatment Patterns and Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer
title_fullStr Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Treatment Patterns and Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer
title_full_unstemmed Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Treatment Patterns and Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer
title_short Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Treatment Patterns and Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer
title_sort influence of the covid 19 pandemic on the treatment patterns and outcomes of colorectal cancer
topic covid-19
colorectal neoplasms
general surgery
stage
complication
url http://www.e-emj.org/archive/view_article?pid=emj-46-s1-28
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