Blar i 7 Sykehuset Telemark på forfatter "Vatn, Morten H."
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Impact of a colonoscopic screening examination for colorectal cancer on later utilization of distal GI endoscopies
Thiis-Evensen, Espen; Seip, Birgitte; Vatn, Morten H.; Hoff, Geir (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2006)Background: Colonoscopic screening for colorectal cancer is being implemented in an increasing number of countries. This might lead to a demand for colonoscopies that could outstrip supply. Objective: We wanted to investigate ... -
Testing for faecal calprotectin (PhiCal) in the Norwegian Colorectal Cancer Prevention trial on flexible sigmoidoscopy screening: comparison with an immunochemical test for occult blood (FlexSure OBT)
Hoff, Geir; Grotmol, Tom; Thiis-Evensen, Espen; Bretthauer, Michael; Gondal, Ghous G.; Vatn, Morten H. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2004)BACKGROUND: Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) using guaiac based faecal occult blood tests (FOBT) has an estimated programme sensitivity of >60% but <30% for strictly asymptomatic CRC in a single screening round. In ...