Operative Versus Nonoperative Management of Appendicitis: A Long-Term Cost Effectiveness Analysis
Background. Recent clinical trials suggest that nonoperative management (NOM) of patients with acute, uncomplicated appendicitis is an acceptable alternative to surgery. However, limited data exist comparing the long-term cost-effectiveness of nonoperative treatment strategies. Design. We constructe...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2019-08-01
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Series: | MDM Policy & Practice |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2381468319866448 |