Faecal immunochemical tests to triage patients with lower abdominal symptoms for suspected colorectal cancer referrals in primary care: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis.

BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in the UK. Presenting symptoms that can be associated with CRC usually have another explanation. Faecal immunochemical tests (FITs) detect blood that is not visible to the naked eye and may help to select patients who are likely to...

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Published in:Health Technol Assess
Main Authors: Westwood, Marie, Corro Ramos, Isaac, Lang, Shona, Luyendijk, Marianne, Zaim, Remziye, Stirk, Lisa, Al, Maiwenn, Armstrong, Nigel, Kleijnen, Jos
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2017
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5502373/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28643629
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.3310/hta21330
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