Screening for breast cancer with Breast-CT in a ProHTA simulation.
J Comp Eff Res
; 4(6): 553-67, 2015 Nov.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26535610
ABSTRACT
AIMS:
The potential of dedicated Breast-CT is evaluated by simulating its impact onto the performance of the German breast cancer screening program. Attendance rates, cancer detection and economic implications are quantified.METHODS:
Based on a prospective health technology assessment approach, we simulated screening in different scenarios.RESULTS:
In the simulation, attendance rates increase from 54 to up to 72% due to reduced pain. Breast cancers will be detected earlier while nodal positives and distant recurrences decrease. Assuming no additional cost, cost savings of up to 55 million in one screening period are computed.CONCLUSION:
The simulation indicates that earlier cancer detection, fewer unnecessary biopsies and less pain are potential benefits of Breast-CT resulting in cost savings and higher attendance.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Avaliação da Tecnologia Biomédica
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Neoplasias da Mama
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Detecção Precoce de Câncer
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Health_technology_assessment
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Comp Eff Res
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Alemanha