Publications by authors named "Ahmed Bekhit"

Background: Since the emergence of the novel corona virus (SARS-Cov-2) in the late 2019 and not only the endoscopy practice and training but also the health care systems around the globe suffers. This systematic review focused the impact of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) on the endoscopy practice.

Methods: A web search of different databases combining different search terms describing the endoscopy practice and the COVID-19 pandemic was done.

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Article Synopsis
  • COVID-19 can lead to ongoing health issues post-recovery, affecting multiple body systems including the lungs and mental health, with symptoms like fatigue and anxiety lingering in many patients.
  • * A systematic review of literature involving 12 studies found that 35% to 90.5% of COVID-19 survivors report various post-recovery symptoms.
  • * The most common ongoing symptoms identified include fatigue, dyspnea (shortness of breath), neuropsychological issues, and pain.
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Background: The current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected routine endoscopy service across the gastroenterology community. This led to the suspension of service provision for elective cases.

Aim: To assess the potential barriers for resuming the endoscopy service in Egypt.

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