Cost-effectiveness of double-contrast barium enema in screening for colorectal cancer.
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A decision model and cost-effectiveness analysis of colorectal cancer screening and surveillance guidelines for average-risk adults.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- AJR. American journal of roentgenology
دوره 170 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998