Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Microsurgery Fellowships

The COVID-19 pandemic, has had an unprecedented effect on the NHS, but also across global healthcare systems. This level of disruption and redesigning of plastic surgery services has only been compared to major historical events, such as world wars and other disasters.1 Microsurgery services have had to carry on being available for lower limb injuries and head and neck cancers, even during the peak of the disease.2 At the same time, outpatient clinics and elective operating lists were reduced dramatically, due to hospital staff reassignments and to minimise the risk of patient exposure to the virus.
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tags: Correspondence and Communications Source Type: research