Cost Analysis and Resource Utilization of Gynecologic Cancer-Related Thoracenteses and Paracenteses - Takeaways - MDSpire

Economic Evaluation and Resource Use in Thoracentesis and Paracentesis for Patients with Gynecologic Cancers

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Paracentesis and thoracentesis are common procedures for patients with advanced gynecologic cancers experiencing ascites or pleural effusion.
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The study analyzed 216 patients, revealing that 79% of laboratory tests performed on fluid samples were unindicated.
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The total cost of unindicated laboratory tests during the study period was $1,129,520.
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Nononcology clinicians were more likely to order unindicated tests, particularly in inpatient and emergency settings.
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The study suggests that routine fluid laboratory tests should not be reflexively ordered without relevant clinical scenarios.

Jama Network Open

Frontiers In Oncology

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Frontiers In Oncology

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