Radiographic Imaging in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Claims Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Progression of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is highly variable, with some patients progressing rapidly to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Abdominal imaging is an important modality for verifying diagnosis in patients at risk for rapidly progressing ADPKD, targeting them for early treatment that could slow onset of ESRD. Published literature is limited on the real-world abdominal imaging utilization patterns in ADPKD.

Methods

A retrospective healthcare administrative claims analysis examining abdominal imaging scans occurring from January 1, 2014, through June 30, 2017, was conducted using the IBM MarketScan^® commercial and Medicare supplemental databases. Patients in the United States who were at least 18 years old and had at lea

SUBMITTER: Sanon Aigbogun M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8112873 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature