No abstract

The cost for treatment of DFU by a multidisciplinary team in the federal medical institution was substantially higher than basic medical insurance tariff for this disease. Because revascularization procedures appeared to be the main cost driver, our results stress the need for careful implementation of this type of treatment for patients with DFU.

The economic impact of cancers is more prominent during the first year after diagnosis. A considerable part of the economic burden of cancer lies outside the health sector.