Characteristics and Outcomes of Endoscopies Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in New York

This study aimed to characterize differences in gastrointestinal endoscopies in the New York metropolitan region before, during, and after the first wave of the pandemic. Methods Across three hospitals, we compared demographics, indications, and yield of endoscopies before and after March 16, 2020, the date on which elective procedures were cancelled, as well as a recovery period for five months after they were resumed. Results A total of 9,401 procedures before and 332 procedures were performed during the first wave. Females comprised 57% and 44% of patients (p
Source: Digestive Diseases - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research