Publications by authors named "V Parago"
Background: Mastectomy or breast conserving surgery, both with axillary lymph node dissection, are common treatments for early-stage breast cancer. Monopolar electrocautery is typically used for both procedures, despite evidence of improved clinical outcomes with HARMONIC FOCUS™+. This analysis evaluated the budget impact of adopting HARMONIC FOCUS™+ versus monopolar electrocautery for patients undergoing these procedures from an Italian hospital perspective.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn-hospital economic burden of anastomotic leakage after colorectal anastomosis surgery: a real-world cost analysis in Italy.
Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res
June 2022
Article Synopsis
- Anastomotic leakage (AL) is a serious complication that can arise after colorectal surgery, leading to significantly higher inpatient costs for affected patients.
- The study analyzed medical records from a single Italian center, revealing that patients with AL incurred nearly double the costs of those without it, largely due to increased hospital stay, use of medical supplies, and additional medical consultations.
- The findings suggest that healthcare systems face economic challenges due to AL, as the reimbursement does not sufficiently cover treatment costs, underscoring the need for better prevention strategies.
Aim: Although propranolol is widely used in the treatment of infantile hemangiomas, the standard 40 mg tablet needs to be fractioned to obtain 10 mg parts, with even lower doses (i.e., 2-3 mg/kg/day divided into 2-3 daily doses) required in infants.
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