The Impact of Uncertainty in Barrett's Esophagus Progression Rates on Hypothetical Screening and Treatment Decisions

Background: Estimates for the annual progression rate from Barrett's esophagus (BE) to esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) vary widely. In this explorative study, we quantified how this uncertainty affects the estimates of effectiveness and efficiency of screening and treatment for EAC. Design: We...

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Main Authors: Kroep, S., Lansdorp_Vogelaar, Iris, Van Der Steen, A., Inadomi, J., Van Ballegooijen, M.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Sage Publications, Inc. 2015
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/49942