Cost Analysis of Surgical and Medical Uterine Evacuation Methods for First-Trimester Abortion Used in Public Hospitals in Mexico.

Jorge Eduardo Sanchez-MoralesJose Luis Rodriguez-ContrerasLeslie Ruiz-LaraBeatriz Ochoa-TorresMara ZaragozaKaren Padilla-Zuniga

Published in: Health services insights (2022)

Our estimates reflect the costs of "real-life" implementation and highlight the impact on costs of the overuse of resources not routinely recommended by clinical guidelines, such as cervical ripening for surgical abortion. This information will help decision-makers to generate policies that contribute to more efficient use of resources.

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