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Tonsillectomies: in dollars and cents.

C P Shah, L M Carr

    Canadian Medical Association Journal
    |February 2, 1974
    PubMed
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    Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy costs were examined in Ontario, Canada. In 1971, these surgeries cost the health insurance plan $11.4 million, highlighting the need for national cost-benefit analyses.

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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Health Economics

    Background:

    • Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy indications have been controversial for decades.
    • The economic impact of these common pediatric surgeries remains understudied.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the economic aspects of tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
    • To provide data on the cost of these procedures in Ontario, Canada.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 1971 health insurance data for Ontario.
    • Calculation of procedure rates per 10,000 children (0-19 years).

    Main Results:

    • The overall rate in Ontario was 174 per 10,000 children.
    • Rates varied significantly by county, from 59 to 307 per 10,000.

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  • Total cost to the health insurance plan was $11.4 million in 1971.

    • Conclusions:

    • Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy represent a significant cost to healthcare systems.
    • Further national research is needed on the indications, benefits, and hazards of these procedures.