Usefulness of prioritization systems during the resumption of gastrointestinal endoscopy activity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abstract

During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) first pandemic wave, gastrointestinal endoscopy activity dropped considerably and was limited to urgent or preferential endoscopy in most countries [1]. After the outbreak, a progressive resumption of health system activity was recommended. We aimed to assess the usefulness of endoscopic prioritization to detect significant lesions (Table 1 s, see online-only Supplementary material) and advanced neoplasia (adenoma ≥ 10 mm, high grade dysplasia, or cancer anywhere).