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Udkoff J, Beal BT, Brodland DG, Knackstedt T. Cost effectiveness of intermediate-risk squamous cell carcinoma treated with Mohs micrographic surgery compared with wide local excision. J Am Acad Dermatol 2021; 86:303-311. [PMID: 34363906 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2021.07.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The efficacy of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) in treating cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma has been demonstrated. The cost effectiveness of MMS has rarely been studied to support the perceived higher cost. OBJECTIVE Perform a cost-effectiveness analysis to determine whether MMS is cost effective over wide local excision (WLE) for Brigham and Women's Hospital tumor stage T2a cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma over a 5-year period. METHODS A Markov model with a 5-year time horizon was created using variables from published data. Costs in United States dollars and quality-adjusted life-years (QALY) were calculated. RESULTS MMS was $333.83 less expensive ($4365.57 [95% CI, $3664.68-$6901.66] vs $4699.41 [95% CI, $3782.94-$10,019.31]) than WLE. MMS gained 2.22 weeks of perfect health (3.776 QALY [95% CI, 3.774-3.777] for MMS and 3.733 QALY [95% CI, 3.728-3.777]) over 5 years. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio was -$7,822.19. MMS had a 99.9% probability of being more cost effective than WLE. Annualized savings of choosing MMS over WLE would be $200 million and over 25,000 QALY. MMS could cost 3.1 times its current rate and remain cost effective. LIMITATIONS Relied on data from external retrospective sources. CONCLUSION MMS is less costly and more effective than WLE and should be strongly considered for stage T2a cSCC, given improvements in costs and QALY.
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- Jeremy Udkoff
- Department of Dermatology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Jacksonville Skin Cancer Specialists, Jacksonville, Florida; Zitelli and Brodland, PC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Departments of Dermatology, Otolaryngology, and Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Zitelli and Brodland, PC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Departments of Dermatology, Otolaryngology, and Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio; MetroHealth System, Department of Dermatology, Cleveland, Ohio.
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Syal G, Serrano M, Jain A, Cohen BL, Rieder F, Stone C, Abraham B, Hudesman D, Malter L, McCabe R, Holubar S, Afzali A, Cheifetz AS, Gaidos JKJ, Moss AC. Health Maintenance Consensus for Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2021; 27:1552-1563. [PMID: 34279600 PMCID: PMC8861367 DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izab155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND With the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) becoming increasingly complex, incorporating preventive care health maintenance measures can be challenging. The aim of developing these updated recommendations is to provide more specific details to facilitate their use into a busy clinical practice setting. METHOD Fifteen statements were formulated with recommendations regarding the target, timing, and frequency of the health maintenance interventions in patients with IBD. We used a modified Delphi method and a literature review to establish a consensus among the panel of experts. The appropriateness of each health maintenance statement was rated on a scale of 1 to 5 (1-2 as inappropriate, and 4-5 as appropriate) by each panelist. Interventions were considered appropriate, and statements were accepted if ≥80% of the panelists agreed with a score ≥4. RESULTS The panel approved 15 health maintenance recommendations for adults with IBD based on the current literature and expert opinion. These recommendations include explicit details regarding specific screening tools, timing of screening, and vaccinations for adults with IBD. CONCLUSIONS Patients with IBD are at an increased risk for infections, malignancies, and other comorbidities. Given the complexity of caring for patients with IBD, this focused list of recommendations can be easily incorporated in to clinical care to help eliminate the gap in preventative care for patients with IBD.
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- Gaurav Syal
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Comprehensive Digestive Institute of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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- New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA,Address correspondence to: Alan C. Moss, MD, MBBCh, BAO, Professor, Boston University School of Medicine, 830 Harrison Avenue, 2nd floor, Boston, MA, 02118, USA. E-mail:
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Anticipatory care of children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease: a primer for primary care providers. Curr Opin Pediatr 2019; 31:654-660. [PMID: 31205126 DOI: 10.1097/mop.0000000000000795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW About 10-20% of patients with newly diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are under 18 years of age, with incidence increasing in young children. Children with IBD have unique healthcare needs, which require coordination between primary care providers and pediatric gastroenterologists to provide appropriate care. This review highlights some key elements of anticipatory care in pediatric IBD, including vaccination, risk of serious infection and malignancy, psychosocial and educational needs, and cannabis use. RECENT FINDINGS Therapies for IBD that include anti-tumor necrosis factor medications, especially when combined with corticosteroids are associated with higher risks of serious infections. Vaccination remains the best way to prevent infections. Live vaccinations should be avoided during immunosuppression, but the schedule should be otherwise completed, including vaccination for influenza, pneumococcus and meningococcus, and human papillomavirus. Malignancy risk is increased in IBD patients, both because of disease factors and resulting from immunomodulatory medications. Children with IBD are at risk for mental health disorders and negative educational outcomes, so identification of at-risk children and early intervention are important. SUMMARY High-quality care in pediatric IBD requires coordination between pediatric gastroenterologists and primary care providers, with careful attention paid to the specific needs of children with IBD.
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