Gastroscopy following a positive fecal occult blood test and negative colonoscopy: guideline recommendations. Program in Evidence-based Care. NGC:007276

Publication Details

Author(s):

• AHRQ (US) - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Country(ies) of application:

• Canada

Language(s):

• English

Type of Publication:

Guideline Clearing Report

Primary Contact:

Jean R. Slutsky, P.A., M.S.P.H.
jslutsky@ahrq.gov

Publication URL:

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Publication Scope:

• Screening

Publication Status:

Published

Date of publication:

Mar 30, 2009

Due for Review:

-

Diseases / Conditions Addressed

MeSH Terms addressed:

• Cancer / Neoplasms (C04)
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms (C04.588.274.476)
    • Colorectal Neoplasms (C04.588.274.476.411.307)
• Digestive System Disorders / Diseases (C06)
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases (C06.405)
    • Intestinal Diseases (C06.405.469)
• Diagnosis (E01)
  • Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures (E01.370)
• Signs and Symptoms (C23.888)
  • Hemorrhage (C23.550.414)

Guideline key questions