Critical appraisal:Dulai GS, Shekelle PG, Jensen DM, Spiegel BM, Chen J, Oh D, et al 2005

Critical Appraisal

Article being appraised

Dulai GS, Shekelle PG, Jensen DM, Spiegel BM, Chen J, Oh D, et al. Dysplasia and risk of further neoplastic progression in a regional Veterans Administration Barrett's cohort. Am J Gastroenterol 2005 Apr;100(4):775-83 Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15784018.

Applicable clinical question

• What is the incidence of neoplasia in patients with BO?

Key Facts

Study Design

prevalence and incidence study

Number of Patients:

575

Evidence ratings

Risk of bias

Moderate risk of bias

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Source population of patients

Selected group (multiple institutions)

Subject (sample) selection

Representative of eligible patients (consecutive or random sample e.g. states all patients recruited in given time frame)

Measurement of condition

Objective and reliable (based on registry or other equivalent source)

Follow-up complete and all patients included in the analysis?

Yes (follow-up >95%)

Result of appraisal

Included

Comments

VA Records 2775 PY follow up. 113 HG Dysplasia, 2 Ca.

Completed by

Associate Professor Freddy Sitas

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Article

Dulai GS, Shekelle PG, Jensen DM, Spiegel BM, Chen J, Oh D, et al. Dysplasia and risk of further neoplastic progression in a regional Veterans Administration Barrett's cohort. Am J Gastroenterol 2005 Apr;100(4):775-83 Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15784018.

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User:Freddy.sitas

Topic area

Guidelines:Barrett's

Clinical question

• What is the incidence of neoplasia in patients with BO?

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