Cost-effectiveness varies between adults and children.
What Are In-Hospital Cost Drivers of Endoscopic Transphenoidal Pituitary Surgery?
Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leak, smoking status, and non-Caucasian ethnicity are associated with significantly increased costs following endoscopic transphenoidal pituitary surgery.
Evidence-Based Preoperative Testing Protocols Save Time, Money
Evidence-based preoperative assessment protocols that reduce unnecessary testing and extraneous cost without increased perioperative morbidity and mortality should be implemented into routine otolaryngology practice.
Upfront Sialendoscopy Is a Cost-Effective Option for RAIS
Upfront sialendoscopy is more cost-effective compared to medicalbmanagement–ultrasound.
Use of EHRs Does Not Reduce Administrative Costs
The estimated costs of billing and insurance-related activities ranged from $20 for a primary care visit to $215 for an inpatient surgical procedure.
Electrocautery a Cost-Effective Alternative for Outpatient Pediatric Adenoidectomy
Results suggest that adenoidectomy with electrocautery is significantly less expensive than microdebrider and coblator, with no differences in complication rates.