Cost-effectiveness analysis of endoscopic ultrasound versus magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in patients with suspected common bile duct stones.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with suspected common bile duct (CBD) stones are often diagnosed using endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), an invasive procedure with risk of significant complications. Using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) or Magnetic Resonance CholangioPancreatography (MRCP) first to detect CBD stones can reduce the risk of unnecessary procedures, cut complications and may save costs.

Aim

This study sought to compare the cost-effectiveness of initial EUS or MRCP in patients with suspected CBD stones.

Methods

This study is a model based cost-utility analysis estimating mean costs and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) per patient from the perspective of the UK National Health Service (NHS) over a 1 year time horizon. A decision tree model was const

SUBMITTER: Morris S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4370382 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature