[Virtual colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening in patients with diverticular disease]
Perelli L, Alcaraz A, Pichon-Riviere A, Augustovski F, García Martí S, Bardach A, Ciapponi A.
Record ID 32018001587
Spanish
Original Title:
Colonoscopía virtual de screening de cáncer colorrectal en pacientes con enfermedad diverticular
Authors' recommendations:
No studies directly comparing the use of computed tomography virtual colonoscopy against other diagnostic methods (excluding double contrast barium enema) for colorectal cancer screening in patients with diverticular disease have been found.
The decision on the method of choice could be based on clinical considerations and patient preference and questions such as accessibility to the different screening methods.
Moderate-quality evidence suggesting that virtual colonoscopy is more sensitive than double contrast barium enema for colorectal cancer screening in the general population was found; this could also apply to patients with diverticular disease.
Public and private health sponsors from high-income countries cover virtual colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening in patients with a history of incomplete colonoscopy or with contraindications for this procedure. This technology is neither mentioned in the Mandatory Medical Program nor reimbursed by Argentina’s Unique Reimbursement System.
This technology is recommended by the clinical practice guidelines as a colorectal cancer screening technique and, in Argentina, the National Cancer Institute recommends it as a valid screening method after an incomplete colonoscopy.
The cost-effectiveness of this technology is unknown in Argentina.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2020
URL for published report:
https://www.iecs.org.ar/home-ets/
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Argentina
MeSH Terms
- Diverticulitis, Colonic
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Colonography, Computed Tomographic
- Diverticulosis, Colonic
- Colonic Diseases
- Colorectal Neoplasms
- Mass Screening
Contact
Organisation Name:
Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy
Contact Address:
Dr. Emilio Ravignani 2024, Buenos Aires - Argentina, C1414 CABA
Contact Name:
info@iecs.org.ar
Contact Email:
info@iecs.org.ar
Copyright:
Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy (IECS)
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