Endoscopy
Scientists at Charite University, Department of Gastroenterology describe research in endoscopy
Published in Gastroenterology Week, December 10th, 2007
Current study results from the report, 'Appropriateness of colonoscopy in the era of colorectal cancer screening: a prospective, multicenter study in a private-practice setting (Berlin Colonoscopy Project 1, BECOP 1),' have been published. "The introduction of reimbursement for screening colonoscopy in Germany more than one year ago raised concerns that the consequent workload might lead to underuse of diagnostic colonoscopy for symptomatic patients. Available appropriateness criteria for diagnostic colonoscopy have been rarely tested in a realistic outpatient setting," investigators in Berlin, Germany report.
"This study was designed to test current appropriateness...
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