COVID-19 in the endoscopy unit: How likely is transmission of infection? Results from an international, multicenter study

Background null Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) significantly affected endoscopy practice, as gastrointestinal endoscopy is considered a risky procedure for transmission of infection to patients and personnel of endoscopy units (PEU). null Aim null To assess the impact of COVID-19 on endoscopy during the first European lockdown (March-May 2020). null Methods null Patients undergoing endoscopy in nine endoscopy units across six European...