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- Title
Cost-effectiveness of reduction mammaplasty.
- Authors
Andrew J. Taylor; David Tate; Yvonne Brandberg; Lennart Blomqvist
- Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to provide a comparison of the benefits of reduction mammaplasty (RM) for women with heavy breasts often termed macromastia or breast hypertrophy (BH) surgery. The rationale is to provide information to allow decision-makers to make judgments about the cost-effectiveness of this intervention and make comparisons with other interventions which are commonly undertaken within publicly financed health-care systems. Methods: Data from a previous outcomes study in Sweden is re-analyzed to derive quality of life measures, from which a mean level of benefit outcome is derived and a cost per quality-adjusted life year is calculated (cost per QALY). Results: The low Cost per QALY suggests that reduction mammaplasty is cost-effective when compared with other treatments which are commonly undertaken. Conclusions: The authors suggest that the evidence in favor of funding reduction mammaplasty is strong and that decision-makers review their policy in light of this new evidence.
- Subjects
MAMMAPLASTY; BREAST implants; BREAST surgery; DISEASES in women; QUALITY of life; MEDICAL care
- Publication
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 2004, Vol 20, Issue 3, p269
- ISSN
0266-4623
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1017/S0266462304001072