A Nationwide Analysis of Cost Variation for Autologous Free Flap Breast Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2017.2339
Abstract: Importance Cost variation among hospitals has been demonstrated for surgical procedures. Uncovering these differences has helped guide measures taken to reduce health care spending. To date, the fiscal consequence of hospital variation for autologous free… read more here.
Keywords: flap; breast; autologous free; cost variation ... See more keywords
National Trends in Hospitalization Charges for Autologous Free Flap Breast Reconstruction.
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002324
Abstract: BACKGROUND There is significant cost variation among patients undergoing autologous free flap breast reconstruction. Previous studies hypothesize that factors like length of stay and hospital volume are key drivers of cost; however, how these factors… read more here.
Keywords: autologous free; free flap; breast; flap breast ... See more keywords
An evaluation of access to critical breast oncoplastic patient information within a regional autologous free-flap reconstruction service
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DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2019.ed92
Abstract: The configuration of autologous free-flap breast reconstruction services within regional hubs means that increasing numbers of patients operated upon at these units will be external referrals without their oncological investigations carried out at the tertiary… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; within regional; autologous free; free flap ... See more keywords