Abstract

A literature review of cholangiocarcinoma screening in Thailand
Suthasinee Kumluang*, Pritaporn Kingkaew*, and Yot Teerawattananon*

*Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), Ministry of Public Health Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a malignant disease with a high incidence in Thailand, especially in the North-eastern region. In 2002, the incidence of CCA in Thailand is the world’s highest. Without indicative symptoms in its early stage, the cancer is often detected when the disease becomes severe. Early detection of CCA is thus important. The study aims to assess the population-based screening methods for CCA through a systematic review. Due to an absence of clinical-effectiveness evidence of the screening methods, no screening method was recommended for CCA. Health promotion is still the only option for disease reduction through behavioral modification.