Cost-effectiveness of diagnostic tests for threatened preterm labor in singleton pregnancy in France

Abstract Background Previous studies have showed that the early diagnosis of threatened preterm labor decreases neonatal morbidity and mortality, avoids maternal morbidity induced by antepartum bed rest and unnecessary treatment, and reduces costs. Although there are many diagnostic tests, none is c...

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Main Authors: Thomas Desplanches, Catherine Lejeune, Jonathan Cottenet, Paul Sagot, Catherine Quantin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12962-018-0106-y