From: Medialization thyroplasty versus injection laryngoplasty: a cost minimization analysis
Parameter | Base case | Reference |
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Probabilities a (%) | ||
Having a voice issue right after the initial MT | 6.4 | LHSC Datad |
Undergoing revision MT for patients with voice issue after the initial MT | 25.0 | LHSC Datad |
Having a voice and swallowing issue right after the initial MT | 9.5 | LHSC Datad |
Undergoing revision MT for patients with voice and swallowing issue after the initial MT | 16.7 | LHSC Datad |
Having a voice issue right after the initial IL | 19.5 | LHSC Data4 |
Having a voice and swallowing issue right after the initial IL | 36.6 | LHSC Datad |
Undergoing revision IL for patients with voice issue after the initial IL | 37.5 | LHSC Datad |
Having a voice issue after the revision IL for patients with voice issue after the initial IL | 33.3 | LHSC Datad |
Switching to MT if asymptomatic right after the 1st IL but relapse over time | 33.3 | LHSC Datad |
Admission after MT | 60.3 | LHSC Datad |
Direct costs ($): | ||
Costs components for MT b | ||
Surgeon | 632.85 | [11] |
Nursing and OR aides | 325.38 | LHSC Datad |
Supplies | 316.42 | LHSC Datad |
Anesthesia | 165.46 | [11] |
Inpatient stay if admitted after a MT c | 1,595.78 | LHSC Data4 |
Costs components for IL | ||
Equipment CaHa) | 305.71 | LHSC Datad |
Physician | 256.11 | [11] |
Nursing staff | 5.42 | [12] |
Discount rate | 5% | [1] |
Time to relapse | 1 year | [2] |