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Cost-effective analysis of pre-cystectomy radioisotope scans

Journal Article · · J. Urol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5996936
To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of liver and bone isotope scans results were reviewed in 114 patients with invasive transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. In 100 patients cystectomy was performed. In no patient has the results of the scans influenced or changed treatment. Routine use of isotope scans is not warranted for the preoperative evaluation of bladder cancer patients.
Research Organization:
Division of Urology, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
OSTI ID:
5996936
Journal Information:
J. Urol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Urol.; (United States) Vol. 128:6; ISSN JOURA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English