Emerging methods in colorectal cancer screening
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of colorectal cancer screening methods in Iran.
INTRODUCTION Screening can prevent colorectal cancer from becoming advanced by early detection of precancerous lesions. Cost-effectiveness analysis of colorectal cancer screening methods is highly necessary due to increased prevalence, decreased age at onset and the limited budget in Iran. METHODS Methods of screening currently available in Iran were selected. A systematic search revealed the...
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عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Surgery
سال: 2018
ISSN: 0007-1323,1365-2168
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10650