Is the type of test used for mass colorectal cancer screening a determinant of compliance?
The type of screening test used for colorectal cancer is a determinant of participation. In a low compliance area, better compliance will result from offering the faecal occult blood test than from the flexible sigmoidoscopy.
Our data suggest tissue biopsy alone offers no clear advantage over joint aspiration. However, the combination of both techniques provides improved sensitivity and accuracy. We recommend the use of tissue biopsy as an adjunct to joint aspiration in the diagnosis of total joint infection.