Cost-effectiveness of open versus laparoscopic appendectomy: a multilevel approach with propensity score matching

Predicted costs for LA were 1,856 US$ lower than for OA while the postoperative complication rate did not differ significantly. Thus, LA is the treatment of choice from a provider’s perspective. </AbstractSection> Copyright Springer-Verlag 2012

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Year of publication:	2012
Authors:	Haas, Laura ; Stargardt, Tom ; Schreyoegg, Jonas
Published in:	The European Journal of Health Economics. - Springer. - Vol. 13.2012, 5, p. 549-560
Publisher:	Springer
Subject:	Cost-effectiveness \| Laparoscopic appendectomy \| Veterans health administration \| Administrative data \| Propensity score matching

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