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- 01.20.10
Virtual Colonoscopy is Most-effective for Screening Colon Cancer
A new study says targeting smaller lesions does little to significantly reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) and, in fact, results in extremely high// financial costs and a large proportion of adverse events. A cost-benefit analysis study says the low malignancy rate among so-called diminutive polyps gives virtual colonoscopy with removal of lesions 6 mm or greater the best estimated value per life year gained and with fewer complications.