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The cost-effectiveness of UGT1A1 genotyping before colorectal cancer treatment with irinotecan from the perspective of the German statutory health insurance.
Acta oncologica (Stockholm, Sweden) - 1 Jan 2016
Butzke Bettina, Oduncu Fuat S, Severin Franziska, Pfeufer Arne, Heinemann Volker, Giessen-Jung Clemens, Stollenwerk Björn, Rogowski Wolf H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The evidence concerning the cost-effectiveness of UGT1A1*28 genotyping is ambiguous and does not allow drawing valid conclusions for Germany. This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of UGT1A1 genotyping in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer undergoing irinotecan-based chemotherapy compared to no testing from the perspective of the German statutory health insurance. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A...
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