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ArticleWorld journal of surgery2017

Cost-Effectiveness of Two Decision Strategies for Shunt Use During Carotid Endarterectomy.

Joe L P Kolkert, Rolf H H Groenwold, Vanessa J Leijdekkers, Joep Ter Haar, Clark J Zeebregts, Anco Vahl

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  1. [Effect of different shunt strategies on cerebral infarction after carotid endarterectomy].Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences · 2021
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Joe L P KolkertDepartment of Surgery, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, P.O. Box 95500, 1090 HM, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. joekolkert@hotmail.com.
Rolf H H GroenwoldJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85500, 3508 GA, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Vanessa J LeijdekkersDepartment of Surgery, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, P.O. Box 95500, 1090 HM, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Joep Ter HaarDepartment of Surgery, Sint Lucas Andreas Ziekenhuis, P.O. Box 9243, 1006 AE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Clark J ZeebregtsDepartment of Surgery (Division of Vascular Surgery), University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 30001, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Anco VahlDepartment of Surgery, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, P.O. Box 95500, 1090 HM, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundArterial shunting during carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is essential in some patients because of insufficient cerebral perfusion during cross-clamping. However, the optimal diagnostic modality identifying these patients is still debated. None of the currently used modalities has been proved superior to another. The aim of this study was to assess the cost-effectiveness of two modalities, stump pressure measurement (SPM) versus electroencephalography (EEG) combined with transcranial Doppler (TCD) during CEA.

methodsTwo retrospective cohorts of consecutive patients undergoing CEA with different intraoperative neuromonitoring strategies (SPM vs. EEG/TCD) were analyzed. Clinical data were collected from patient hospital records. Primary clinical outcome was in-hospital stroke or death. Total admission costs were calculated based on volumes of healthcare resources. Analyses of effects and costs were adjusted for clinical differences between patients by means of a propensity score, and cost-effectiveness was estimated.

resultsA total of 503 (239 SPM; 264 EEG/TCD) patients were included, of whom 19 sustained a stroke or died during admission (3.3 vs. 4.2%, respectively, adjusted risk difference 1.3% (95% CI -2.3-4.8%)). Median total costs were €4946 (IQR 4424-6173) in the SPM group versus €7447 (IQR 6890-8675) in the EEG/TCD group. Costs for neurophysiologic assessments were the main determinant for the difference.

conclusionsGiven the evidence provided by this small retrospective study, SPM would be the favored strategy for intraoperative neuromonitoring if cost-effectiveness was taken into account when deciding which strategy to adopt.

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Cost-Benefit AnalysisAgedElectroencephalographyEndarterectomy, CarotidFemaleHumansIntraoperative Neurophysiological MonitoringMaleMiddle AgedPropensity ScoreRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsStrokeTreatment OutcomeUltrasonography, Doppler, Transcranial

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