Results from a PI-RADS-based MRI-directed diagnostic pathway for biopsy-naive patients in a non-university hospital
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DOI: 10.1007/s00261-021-03249-8
Abstract: To assess the safety and performance of a MRI-directed diagnostic pathway for patients with first-time suspicion of prostate cancer in a non-university hospital. Between May 2017 and December 2018 all biopsy-naive patients examined in our… read more here.
Keywords: diagnostic pathway; biopsy; non university; directed diagnostic ... See more keywords
Improving the diagnostic accuracy of appendicitis using a multidisciplinary pathway.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.01.040
Abstract: BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Improvement opportunities exist in the accuracy and timeliness of the diagnosis of childhood appendicitis. The purpose of our study was to conduct a post-implementation audit of a diagnostic pathway for children with suspected appendicitis… read more here.
Keywords: diagnostic pathway; risk; accuracy; appendicitis ... See more keywords
Streamlining the diagnostic pathway for Lynch syndrome in colorectal cancer patients: a 10-year experience in a single Italian Cancer Center
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DOI: 10.1097/cej.0000000000000870
Abstract: Background Universal screening of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients for Lynch syndrome (LS) through MisMatch Repair (MMR) testing is recommended. BRAFV600E mutation and/or MLH1 promoter methylation (Reflex Testing, RefT)generally rule out LS in MLH1-deficient (dMLH1) patients.… read more here.
Keywords: dmlh1 patients; cancer; cohort; diagnostic pathway ... See more keywords
Identifying the facilitators and barriers to implementation of renal tumour biopsy in the diagnostic pathway for small renal masses
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DOI: 10.1111/bju.16470
Abstract: To understand the facilitators and barriers to the implementation of renal tumour biopsy (RTB) in the diagnostic pathway for renal tumours in England. read more here.
Keywords: tumour biopsy; facilitators barriers; barriers implementation; renal tumour ... See more keywords
Is a novel diagnostic pathway for cardiology outpatient clinics in Singapore lower cost than existing practice: a cost modelling study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050553
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the potential for change to costs from a decision to adopt a novel diagnostic pathway for referrals to cardiology outpatients with symptoms of chest pain. Design Costs modelling study using existing observational… read more here.
Keywords: novel diagnostic; diagnostic pathway; practice; modelling study ... See more keywords
Using English National Cancer Registration and Linked Health Datasets to Assess Variation in Diagnostic Pathway Length for Colorectal and Lung Cancer Patients by Stage and Route to Diagnosis
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DOI: 10.1200/jgo.18.62700
Abstract: Background: Understanding factors that contribute to longer diagnostic pathways is important to improve efficiency of these pathways and can provide evidence for the implementation of the forthcoming 28-day Faster Diagnostic Standard (FDS) in England. This… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; diagnostic pathway; colorectal lung; pathway length ... See more keywords
Improving Wait Times and Patient Experience Through Implementation of a Provincial Expedited Diagnostic Pathway for BI-RADS 5 Breast Lesions
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DOI: 10.1245/s10434-019-07558-7
Abstract: Long diagnostic intervals following abnormal breast imaging (DI) cause patient anxiety and possibly poorer prognosis. This study evaluates the effect of a provincial diagnostic pathway for BI-RADS 5 lesions on wait times and the patient-reported… read more here.
Keywords: diagnostic pathway; wait times; times patient; pathway rads ... See more keywords
Eustachian tube dysfunction: A diagnostic accuracy study and proposed diagnostic pathway
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0206946
Abstract: Background and aims Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is a commonly diagnosed disorder of Eustachian tube opening and closure, which may be associated with severe symptoms and middle ear disease. Currently the diagnosis of obstructive and… read more here.
Keywords: eustachian tube; diagnostic pathway; index; tube ... See more keywords