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E Jörgensen1, C Busch, R Ujlaky
1Gastroenterologisch-hepatologische Facharztpraxis, Remscheid. info@gastroenterologie-remscheid.de
Zeitschrift Fur Gastroenterologie
|October 22, 2008
Summary
Reusable endoscopic forceps pose infection and misdiagnosis risks. This study analyzes costs, comparing disposable versus reusable instruments to inform safer, cost-effective choices in medical procedures.
Area of Science:
- Medical Device Safety
- Health Economics
- Infectious Disease Control
Background:
- Reusable endoscopic forceps risk patient infections (e.g., trichosporon, hepatitis C) and misdiagnosis due to residual tissue.
- Contaminated instruments pose a significant threat to patient safety during endoscopic procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the costs associated with reusable forceps in endoscopic procedures.
- To provide a direct cost comparison between disposable and reusable endoscopic forceps.
- To inform decisions regarding instrument selection based on safety and economic factors.
Main Methods:
- Cost analysis of reusable forceps based on Robert Koch Institute guidelines.
- Comparative assessment of economic implications for disposable versus reusable endoscopic tools.
Main Results:
- The study quantifies the financial aspects of using reusable forceps.
- Direct comparison data is provided to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of disposable alternatives.
Conclusions:
- Disposable forceps eliminate infection and misdiagnosis risks linked to reusable instruments.
- The cost-benefit analysis supports informed decision-making for endoscopic procedure instrument selection.
