Sensitivity and specificity of CT colonography for the detection of colonic neoplasia after positive faecal occult blood testing: systematic review and meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE: CT colonography (CTC) is recommended after positive faecal occult blood testing (FOBt) when colonoscopy is incomplete or infeasible. We aimed to estimate the sensitivity and specificity of CTC for colorectal cancer and adenomatous polyps following positive FOBt via systematic review. METH...

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Main Authors: Plumb, A, Halligan, S, Pendsé, D, Taylor, SA, Mallett, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2014