Abstract:been cost comparisons reported between PAE and TURP, there have not been cost comparisons comparing PAE and MM. The purpose of this study was to compare the direct costs of elective PAE and MM. Materials: Previously reported costs of PAE were obtained (3) and measured against publicly accessible data for the cost of MM. Direct costs of PAE included interventional room staffing, supply costs, hospital room cost, radiology, and laboratory costs. Direct costs of MM were obtained from the Medicare.gov website by c… Show more
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