Comparison of selection strategies for genetic testing of patients with hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal carcinoma

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BACKGROUND: Molecular testing for hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal carcinoma (HNPCC) is becoming standard care and it is cost-effective compared with no genetic testing. However, the best strategy for detection of HNPCC gene carriers is unknown. METHODS: We use a decision analytic model to evaluate the effectiveness and incremental cost-effectiveness of four commonly used testing strategies to detect HNPCC gene...

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