Cost-minimization modeling of venous thromboembolism diagnostics: performing limited compression ultrasound in primary health care reduces costs compared to referring patients to a hospital
Abstract Background The aim of this retrospective study was to determine whether diagnosing a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in primary health care using limited compression ultrasound (LCUS) can save resources compared to referring these patients to hospital. According to the current literature, LCUS...
Main Authors: | Ossi Hannula, Anssi Mustonen, Suvi Rautiainen, Ritva Vanninen, Harri Hyppölä |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-05-01
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Series: | The Ultrasound Journal |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13089-021-00227-5 |
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