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Cost comparison of predictive genetic testing versus conventional clinical screening for familial adenomatous polyposis.
Gut - 1 May 1999
Bapat B, Noorani H, Cohen Z, Berk T, Mitri A, Gallie B, Pritzker K, Gallinger S, Detsky A S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mutations of the APC gene cause familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a hereditary colorectal cancer predisposition syndrome. AIMS: To conduct a cost comparison analysis of predictive genetic testing versus conventional clinical screening for individuals at risk of inheriting FAP, using the perspective of a third party payer. METHODS: All direct health care costs for both screening strategies were...
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