Iranian Journal of Cancer Prevention
Citations Over Time
Abstract
Context: Esophageal cancer is considered as a malignant disease with fatal consequences worldwide.In cancers, it is the sixth most common cause of mortality in the world. Objectives:The aim of the current study was to assess the cost-effectiveness of esophageal cancer treatments by performing a systematic review. Data Sources:We conducted systematic searches in Medline through PubMed, Scopus, Cochran Library, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases.The search was limited to English language publications and studies published before July 17, 2018.Results: Of 2487 records, 14 articles met our inclusion criteria.Most were conducted in The United States of America (USA) and The United Kingdom (UK).The majority of the evaluations (8) followed a healthcare system perspective.Of 14 included studies, 4 compared esophagectomy with endoscopy treatment (ET), 2 compared esophagectomy with chemotherapy regimens, 2 contrasted chemotherapy regimens, and 5 studied compared palliative cares.Conclusions: Among all the assessed studies, the ET was more cost-effective than esophagectomy, but there were contradictory results in palliative care for the treatment of esophageal cancer.
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