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A cost analysis of a pancreatic cancer screening protocol in high-risk populations.
American journal of surgery - 1 Sept 2015
Bruenderman Elizabeth, Martin Robert C G
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Pancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of cancer death in the United States. A screening protocol is needed to catch early-stage, resectable disease. This study suggests a protocol for high-risk individuals and assesses the cost in the context of the Affordable Care Act. METHODS: Medicare and national average pricing were used for cost analysis of a protocol using magnetic resonance imaging/MRCP...
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