Patients with intestinal metaplasia (IM) are at increased risk for gastric cancer. Endoscopic surveillance has been shown to anticipate cancer diagnosis in an earlier stage. Cost-effectiveness of endoscopic surveillance in IM patients is unknown. To assess the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of an yearly endoscopic surveillance in patients with IM.

Hassan, C., Zullo, A., Di Giulio, E., Annibale, B., Lahner, E., De Francesco, V., Ierardi, E., Cost-effectiveness of endoscopic surveillance for gastric intestinal metaplasia, <<HELICOBACTER>>, N/A; 15 (3): 221-226. [doi:10.1111/j.1523-5378.2010.00752.x] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/35023]

Cost-effectiveness of endoscopic surveillance for gastric intestinal metaplasia

Hassan, Cesare;
2010

Abstract

Patients with intestinal metaplasia (IM) are at increased risk for gastric cancer. Endoscopic surveillance has been shown to anticipate cancer diagnosis in an earlier stage. Cost-effectiveness of endoscopic surveillance in IM patients is unknown. To assess the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of an yearly endoscopic surveillance in patients with IM.
2010
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Hassan, C., Zullo, A., Di Giulio, E., Annibale, B., Lahner, E., De Francesco, V., Ierardi, E., Cost-effectiveness of endoscopic surveillance for gastric intestinal metaplasia, <<HELICOBACTER>>, N/A; 15 (3): 221-226. [doi:10.1111/j.1523-5378.2010.00752.x] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/35023]
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