Abstract
The novel coronavirus disease 2019 is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 virus. Its rapid spread and severe clinical presentation influence patient management in all specialties including thoracic surgery. We report 3 cases of coronavirus disease 2019 occurring in patients shortly after thoracotomy and thoracoscopy procedures, illustrating the imminent threat of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection for thoracic surgery patients.
Copyright © 2020 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
MeSH terms
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Adenocarcinoma / pathology
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Adenocarcinoma / surgery
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Aged
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Betacoronavirus*
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COVID-19
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
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Coronavirus Infections / diagnosis*
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Coronavirus Infections / etiology
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Coronavirus Infections / therapy
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Cross Infection / diagnosis*
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Cross Infection / etiology
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Cross Infection / therapy
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Female
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms / pathology
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Lung Neoplasms / surgery*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pandemics
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Pneumonectomy / adverse effects*
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Pneumonia, Viral / diagnosis*
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Pneumonia, Viral / etiology
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Pneumonia, Viral / therapy
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Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
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Postoperative Complications / etiology
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Postoperative Complications / therapy
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SARS-CoV-2
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Thoracoscopy / adverse effects
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Thoracotomy / adverse effects