Purpose To objectively compare the volume, density, and distribution of luminal fluid for
same-day oral-contrast-enhanced CTC following incomplete optical colonoscopy (OC) vs …

Background Medical evidence from more recent observational studies may significantly alter
our understanding of disease incidence and progression, and would require recalibration of …

Computed tomographic colonography (CTC) is a promising emerging technology for
imaging of the colon. This concise review discusses the currently available data on CTC …

Objective. Application of appropriate indications for upper endoscopy (EGD) should
conserve limited endoscopic resources. The cost-effectiveness of current guidelines for the …

Economic evaluations involve the comparison of alternative courses of action in terms of
both their costs and their consequences. In response to increasing health care costs …

The main goal of colorectal screening is to reduce the incidence, morbidity, and mortality of
colorectal cancer (CRC). CRC is a deadly but preventable disease, which remains a major …

OBJECTIVE. The purposes of this study were to compare rates of lesion detection at CT
colonographic (CTC) screening of adults without symptoms who had and who did not have a …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is mostly diagnosed at late stages leading to high mortality rates
due to the scarcity of efficient screening approaches exhibiting high diagnostic utility. The …

PURPOSE: The efficacy of surgery in the postendoscopic management of low-risk malignant
polyps is unclear. Although interobserver variability in the histological diagnosis was shown …

Objectives Computed tomography (CT) colonography cost assumptions so far ranged from€
346 to€ 594 per procedure, based on clinical CT reimbursement rates. The aim of our study …