Cost-effectiveness of percutaneous image-guided core breast biopsy Journal Article

  


Author: Liberman, L.
Article Title: Cost-effectiveness of percutaneous image-guided core breast biopsy
Abstract: Percutaneous image-guided core breast biopsy is faster, less invasive, less deforming, and less expensive than surgical biopsy for diagnosing breast lesions. Few studies of percutaneous breast biopsy address cost-effectiveness as rigorously defined as a ratio of cost per quality-adjusted life-years saved. However, there have been numerous analyses of the impact of percutaneous image-guided core biopsy on cost of diagnosis using theoretical models or actual patient data. The savings vary depending on the method of analysis, but all studies have found that percutaneous core biopsy spared a surgical procedure in most women, substantially decreasing the cost of diagnosis. Copyright © 2001 by W.B. Saunders Company.
Keywords: surgical technique; review; cost effectiveness analysis; diagnostic value; imaging; quality adjusted life year; model; percutaneous biopsy; breast biopsy; breast lesion; human; female; priority journal
Journal Title: Seminars in Breast Disease
Volume: 4
Issue: 2
ISSN: 1092-4450
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.  
Date Published: 2001-06-01
Start Page: 68
End Page: 77
Language: English
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