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Impact of the introduction of minimally invasive treatments of the thyroid (MITT) for benign thyroid nodules in an Italian hospital: a cost-minimization analysis.

Giampaolo PapiRoberto NovizioMassimo BrunettiGiovanni Mauri
Published in: Endocrine (2023)
This real-life cost-minimization analysis demonstrates that LTA and RFA are safe and cost-effective procedures for the treatment of SBTNs. In our 3 years experience, adding the savings of 285,377.15 € for direct costs to those of 53.838,50 € for indirect costs, in total 339,215.65 € were saved. The saving concern patients, the National Health System and the Government.
Keyphrases
  • minimally invasive
  • newly diagnosed
  • end stage renal disease
  • healthcare
  • ejection fraction
  • emergency department
  • radiofrequency ablation