Research Article

COMPARISON OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE AND COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN THE EVALUATION OF INCIDENTAL ADRENAL MASSES

Volume: 25 Number: 1 April 30, 2023
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COMPARISON OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE AND COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN THE EVALUATION OF INCIDENTAL ADRENAL MASSES

Abstract

Objective: It was planned to compare the direct and indirect costs of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) methods in the differentiation of adrenal adenoma and non adenoma. Material and Methods: CT, MR, pathology, laboratory and other information of the patients were obtained from the patient files. Radiological examination and unilateral laparoscopic adrenalectomy cost information was obtained from the accounting department. For cost calculation; the scenario was used in which 500 patients were referred equally to CT and MR, individuals diagnosed with non-adenoma were referred to the operation after the first control, individuals diagnosed with adenoma were followed, and standard follow-up was done every 6 months for 4 years. Results: A total of 31 patients (8 males and 23 females) were eligible for the study. The mean age of the patients was 48.1+17.7 years. In the CT group, an excess cost of 609,0 ₺ per person for 1 year and 2435,9 ₺ per person for 4 years was incurred. In the diagnosis of adenoma and non-adenoma, CT was inaccurate in 24.4% of patients, whereas MR was inaccurate in 5.2%. When used for the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma, it was found that in the CT group, 609,0 ₺ per person for 1 year and 2435,9 ₺ per person for 4 years resulted in an excess cost, whereas CT was erroneous in 17.6% of patients and MR in 15.8% of patients. In the diagnosis of malignancy, in the CT group, an excess cost of 522,2 ₺ per person for 1 year and 2088,7 ₺ per person for 4 years was incurred. It was determined that correct decision could not be made in 33.2% of the patients in the CT group and in 5.8% of the patients in the MR group. Conclusion: The use of contrast-enhanced MR in patients of adrenal masses reduces unnecessary interventions and the resulting expenditures.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

April 30, 2023

Publication Date

April 30, 2023

Submission Date

December 9, 2022

Acceptance Date

March 29, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 25 Number: 1

APA
Güneş, M. (2023). COMPARISON OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE AND COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN THE EVALUATION OF INCIDENTAL ADRENAL MASSES. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, 25(1), 115-121. https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.1216853
AMA
1.Güneş M. COMPARISON OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE AND COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN THE EVALUATION OF INCIDENTAL ADRENAL MASSES. Kırıkkale Uni Med J. 2023;25(1):115-121. doi:10.24938/kutfd.1216853
Chicago
Güneş, Mutlu. 2023. “COMPARISON OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE AND COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN THE EVALUATION OF INCIDENTAL ADRENAL MASSES”. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine 25 (1): 115-21. https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.1216853.
EndNote
Güneş M (April 1, 2023) COMPARISON OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE AND COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN THE EVALUATION OF INCIDENTAL ADRENAL MASSES. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine 25 1 115–121.
IEEE
[1]M. Güneş, “COMPARISON OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE AND COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN THE EVALUATION OF INCIDENTAL ADRENAL MASSES”, Kırıkkale Uni Med J, vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 115–121, Apr. 2023, doi: 10.24938/kutfd.1216853.
ISNAD
Güneş, Mutlu. “COMPARISON OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE AND COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN THE EVALUATION OF INCIDENTAL ADRENAL MASSES”. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine 25/1 (April 1, 2023): 115-121. https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.1216853.
JAMA
1.Güneş M. COMPARISON OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE AND COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN THE EVALUATION OF INCIDENTAL ADRENAL MASSES. Kırıkkale Uni Med J. 2023;25:115–121.
MLA
Güneş, Mutlu. “COMPARISON OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE AND COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN THE EVALUATION OF INCIDENTAL ADRENAL MASSES”. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, vol. 25, no. 1, Apr. 2023, pp. 115-21, doi:10.24938/kutfd.1216853.
Vancouver
1.Mutlu Güneş. COMPARISON OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE AND COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN THE EVALUATION OF INCIDENTAL ADRENAL MASSES. Kırıkkale Uni Med J. 2023 Apr. 1;25(1):115-21. doi:10.24938/kutfd.1216853

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