Colon Capsule Endoscopy for the Detection of Colorectal Polyps: An Economic Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in Ontario. Most cases of colorectal cancer are preventable through early diagnosis and the removal of precancerous polyps. Colon capsule endoscopy is a non-invasive test for detecting colorectal polyps.

Objectives

The objectives of this analysis were to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and the impact on the Ontario health budget of implementing colon capsule endoscopy for detecting advanced colorectal polyps among adult patients who have been referred for computed tomographic (CT) colonography.

Methods

We performed an original cost-effectiveness analysis to assess the additional cost of CT colonography and colon capsule endoscopy resulting from misdiagnoses. We generated diagnostic accuracy dat

SUBMITTER: Palimaka S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4561761 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature