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The 2019 Coronavirus Infection (COVID-19) first appeared in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in December 2019 and has disseminated rapidly to almost every region of the world to become a pandemic. COVID-19 is initiated by severe acute respiratory syndrome CoV-2. The principal signs and symptoms are related to the respiratory and cardiovascular systems; however, the nervous system is another primary target of this devastating disease, according to numerous case reports and some reviews that have been published. Moreover, neurosurgical issues have also been dramatically affected. This comprehensive review aims to summarize the impact of COVID-19 on neurosurgical issues. In addition, we aim to serve as a reference for neurosurgeons dealing with neurosurgical cases of the disease. The article emphasized neurological display of COVID-19, neurosurgical practice, contagion control and precautions, residency, and education in neurosurgery, neurosurgeons' mental health. In addition to that, the article also provides some recommendations. |
