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. 2010 Jun 15;1(2):88–93. doi: 10.1136/fg.2009.000307

Table 2.

Key variables identified in modelled sensitivity analysis

Model variable Source of variable Level of uncertainty in data Impact of uncertainty on model Overall rating of importance
Levels of ADCrecurrence after surgery for those diagnosed through surveillance vs those presenting symptomatically Poor published evidence plus expert opinion High Very high Very important
Time ADC takes to become symptomatic Poor published evidence plus expert opinion High Very high Very important
Health state utility—Barrett's oesophagus Value of health panel Moderate Very high Very important
% of ADC diagnosed through surveillance that are treatable Poor published evidence plus expert opinion Moderate High Important
% of ADC diagnosed due to symptoms that are treatable Poor published evidence plus expert opinion Moderate High Important
Utility value—well after surgery Value of health panel Moderate High Important
Progression rate LGD to HGD Poor published evidence plus expert opinion High Moderate Moderately important
Progression rate HGD to ADC Poor published evidence plus expert opinion High Moderate Moderately important

ADC, adenocarcinoma; HGD, high grade dysplasia; LGD, low grade dysplasia.