Photodynamic diagnosis of bladder cancer compared with white light cystoscopy: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess the test performance and clinical effectiveness of photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) compared with white light cystoscopy (WLC) in people suspected of new or recurrent bladder cancer. METHODS: A systematic review was conducted of randomized controlled trials (RCTs), nonrandomized comparative studies, or diagnostic cross-sectional studies comparing PDD with WLC. Fifteen electronic databases and Web sites were searched (last searches April 2008). For ...

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Authors: Mowatt, G; N'Dow, J; Vale, L; Nabi, G; Boachie, C

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: International journal of technology assessment in health care
• Volume: 27
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 3-10
• Publication date: 2011-01-01
• DOI: 10.1017/s0266462310001364
• EISSN: 1471-6348
• ISSN: 0266-4623
• Language: English
• Keywords: Aberdeen Technology Assessment Review (TAR) Group; Humans; Sensitivity and Specificity; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Urinary Bladder Neoplasms; Diagnostic Techniques, Urological; Photosensitizing Agents; Cystoscopy