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cord-338131-6y96eyoq	Galvez, A.	Perforated Marginal Ulcer in a COVID-19 Patient. Laparoscopy in these Trying Times?	2020-05-24		.txt	text/plain	1331	82	48	Despite current surgical recommendations [1] advising against routine laparoscopy in COVID-19 patients for aerosolization concerns; a laparoscopic approach was decided given availability of laparoscopic high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters (PlumePort® ActiV®. These medications are well-described sources of marginal Regarding the operative approach for this patient; current guidelines [3] recommend avoiding the use of routine laparoscopy in COVID-19 patients if possible, due to the risk of biological fluid aerosolization. All of these are well-known and well-described benefits of the minimally invasive surgical approach [8] , which harmonize well with current clinical recommendations [7] in the management of COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic mandates strict aerosol and body fluid precautions during surgery, but the benefits of the laparoscopic approach-a high aerosol-creating procedureshould not be overlooked in carefully selected patients if the appropriate equipment is available. The minimally invasive approach to a perforated marginal ulcer in this complicated COVID-19 positive patient led to an excellent postoperative outcome.	./cache/cord-338131-6y96eyoq.txt	./txt/cord-338131-6y96eyoq.txt