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An In Vivo Duo-color Method for Imaging Vascular Dynamics Following Contusive Spinal Cord Injury
Published on: December 31, 2017
[Expensive therapy of vascular trauma]
Ricardo Costa-Val1, Maria Cristina Marques
1FHEMIG, Belo Horizonte, MG, BR. ricardocostaval@hotmail.com
Revista Do Colegio Brasileiro De Cirurgioes
|November 19, 2010
Summary
This study analyzed surgical costs for vascular lesions, revealing that expenses increase with lesion complexity and use of blood or vascular prostheses. Healthcare audits are crucial for informed decision-making regarding expensive vascular lesion therapies.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Health Economics
- Medical Auditing
Context:
- Vascular lesions represent a significant healthcare burden.
- Accurate cost analysis is essential for resource allocation in public and private healthcare systems.
- Previous studies have not comprehensively analyzed the direct costs associated with initial surgical interventions for vascular lesions in this specific healthcare setting.
Purpose:
- To conduct a retrospective analysis of all expenses associated with the first surgical approach for patients with vascular lesions.
- To evaluate the financial implications of treating vascular lesions at Hospital João XXIII/FHEMIG between 2004 and 2006.
- To identify factors influencing the cost of vascular lesion treatment.
Summary:
- A retrospective audit of 70 patients undergoing initial surgery for vascular lesions was performed.
- Total costs amounted to R$103,614.96 (Brazilian Public System) and R$185,888.21 (private assistance), with a 44% difference.
- Costs correlated with lesion topography and significantly increased with the use of blood products or vascular prostheses.
Impact:
- Highlights the substantial costs associated with vascular lesion treatment.
- Emphasizes the need for robust health system auditing to inform financial decision-making.
- Provides evidence for the economic impact of advanced interventions like vascular prostheses.
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