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abstractpubmed· Abstract 2018· item PMID:30497214
The cost of hydrocephalus: a cost-effectiveness model for evaluating surgical techniques. In BriefThe authors analyzed the costs associated with the three different procedures used to treat hydrocephalus in the pediatric population. They believe this study highlights the importance of patient-specific treatment decisions that are based on etiology and previous intervention. The patient-specific medical characteristics are a driving force in the cost of care.