Publications by authors named "Walter Orlandi"

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  • The study evaluates how accurately ICD-9-CM codes identify new cases of carcinoma in situ and invasive breast cancer in three Italian regions.
  • Sensitivity and specificity of these codes were assessed against medical charts, showing high accuracy rates, especially for invasive breast cancer (up to 100% sensitivity in some regions).
  • The findings suggest that these administrative databases can effectively identify patients with breast cancer, facilitating research on new cases using the defined criteria.
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Unlabelled: To assess the accuracy of (ICD-9-CM) codes in identifying subjects with colorectal cancer.

Design: A diagnostic accuracy study comparing ICD-9-CM codes (index test) for colorectal cancers with medical chart (as a reference standard). Case ascertainment based on neoplastic lesion(s) within the colon/rectum and histological documentation from a primary or metastatic site positive for colorectal cancer.

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Objectives: To assess the accuracy of International Classification of Diseases 9th Revision-Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) codes in identifying subjects with lung cancer.

Design: A cross-sectional diagnostic accuracy study comparing ICD-9-CM 162.x code (index test) in primary position with medical chart (reference standard).

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Objectives: To assess the accuracy of International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) codes in identifying subjects with melanoma.

Design: A diagnostic accuracy study comparing melanoma ICD-9-CM codes (index test) with medical chart (reference standard). Case ascertainment was based on neoplastic lesion of the skin and a histological diagnosis from a primary or metastatic site positive for melanoma.

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