Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of mortality in Italy. Although prevention of CRC is possible, its cost-effectiveness when applied to the Italian population is unknown. Recently, computerized tomographic colonography (CTC) has been proposed for CRC screening.

Colon cancer prevention in Italy: cost-effectiveness analysis with CT colonography and endoscopy

Hassan, Cesare;
2007-01-01

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of mortality in Italy. Although prevention of CRC is possible, its cost-effectiveness when applied to the Italian population is unknown. Recently, computerized tomographic colonography (CTC) has been proposed for CRC screening.
2007
Colonic Neoplasms
Colonic Polyps
Colonography
Computed Tomographic
Colonoscopy
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Female
Humans
Italy
Male
Markov Chains
Mass Screening
Sensitivity and Specificity
Sigmoidoscopy
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