Economic evaluation of surgical insertion of ventilation tubes for the management of persistent bilateral otitis media with effusion in children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The surgical insertion of Ventilation Tubes (VTs) for the management of persistent bilateral Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) in children remains a contentious issue due to the varying opinions regarding the risks and benefits of this procedure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the economic impact of VTs insertion for the management of persistent bilateral OME in children, providing an additional perspective on the management of one of the commonest medical conditions of childhood.

Methods

A decision-tree model was constructed to assess the cost-effectiveness of VTs strategy compared with the Hearing Aids (HAs) alone and HAs plus VTs strategies. The model used data from published sources, and assumed a 2-year time horizon and UK NHS perspective for costs. Out

SUBMITTER: Mohiuddin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4112653 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature