First-in-Man Craniectomy and Asportation of Solitary Cerebellar Metastasis in COVID-19 Patient. - Researchregistry6241

This is the first case reported of solitary cerebellar metastasis of oesophagus carcinoma operated on a COVID-19 positive patient. It shows that cases of asymptomatic COVID-19 positive patients can undergo major emergency surgeries without the risk of infecting the operating team if adequate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and specific safety protocols are used. In the current crisis, a prophylactic routine COVID-19 screening test can identify asymptomatic patients undergoing major surgery and adequate resource planning and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers can minimise the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.