Periocular basal cell carcinoma: cost of topical immunotherapy versus estimated cost of surgical treatment
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Resumo: | PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to compare the estimated cost of clinical and surgical treatment for basl cell carcinoma of the eyelid. METHODS: This was a pilot study of 12 patients with basal cell carcinoma receiving treatment with 5% imiquimod cream at the ocular plastic surgery center, medical school University of São Paulo (HC-FMUSP, Brazil). The cost of clinical treatment was estimated based on the time of treatment and amount of medication consumed by patients in the home setting. The cost of surgical treatment was estimated by ophthalmologists with experience in reconstructive plastic surgery based on analysis of images of the same patients. Surgeons responded to a questionnaire with four questions about surgical technique, surgical materials required, estimated duration of surgery and type of anesthesia. RESULTS: Immunotherapy lasted from 8 to 12 weeks.All patients reported each coldstored sachet with 5% imiquimod cream lasted 3 days.According to the institution, a box with 12 sachets costs BRL 480.00. Patients required 1.58-3.11 boxes for complete treatment, corresponding to a total cost of BRL 758.401,492.80. Based on image analysis, surgeons evaluated surgery would require 1-3 hours. The estimated cost of surgery room and staff was BRL 263.00, to which the cost of supplies was added. Thus, the total cost of surgical treatment was BRL 272.61-864.82. On the average, immunotherapy was 57,64% more costly than surgical treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Malignant eyelid tumors are a common finding in clinical ophthalmology. Surgery is still the treatment of choice at our institution, but immunotherapy with 5% imiquimod cream may be indicated for patients with multiple lesions or high surgical risk and for patients declining surgery for reasons of fear or esthetic concerns.The ability to estimate costs related to the treatment of malignant eyelid tumors is an important aid in the financial planning of health care institutions. Further studies should evaluate the possibility of institutions equating the cost of immunotherapy and surgical treatment by acquiring similar but less expensive medications. |
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Periocular basal cell carcinoma: cost of topical immunotherapy versus estimated cost of surgical treatmentCarcinoma, basal cell carcinoma/surgeryCarcinoma, basal cell/economyCarcinoma, basal cell carcinoma/drug therapyEyelid neoplasmsAntineoplastic agents/therapeutic useBiopsyHealth care costsPURPOSE: The objective of this study was to compare the estimated cost of clinical and surgical treatment for basl cell carcinoma of the eyelid. METHODS: This was a pilot study of 12 patients with basal cell carcinoma receiving treatment with 5% imiquimod cream at the ocular plastic surgery center, medical school University of São Paulo (HC-FMUSP, Brazil). The cost of clinical treatment was estimated based on the time of treatment and amount of medication consumed by patients in the home setting. The cost of surgical treatment was estimated by ophthalmologists with experience in reconstructive plastic surgery based on analysis of images of the same patients. Surgeons responded to a questionnaire with four questions about surgical technique, surgical materials required, estimated duration of surgery and type of anesthesia. RESULTS: Immunotherapy lasted from 8 to 12 weeks.All patients reported each coldstored sachet with 5% imiquimod cream lasted 3 days.According to the institution, a box with 12 sachets costs BRL 480.00. Patients required 1.58-3.11 boxes for complete treatment, corresponding to a total cost of BRL 758.401,492.80. Based on image analysis, surgeons evaluated surgery would require 1-3 hours. The estimated cost of surgery room and staff was BRL 263.00, to which the cost of supplies was added. Thus, the total cost of surgical treatment was BRL 272.61-864.82. On the average, immunotherapy was 57,64% more costly than surgical treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Malignant eyelid tumors are a common finding in clinical ophthalmology. Surgery is still the treatment of choice at our institution, but immunotherapy with 5% imiquimod cream may be indicated for patients with multiple lesions or high surgical risk and for patients declining surgery for reasons of fear or esthetic concerns.The ability to estimate costs related to the treatment of malignant eyelid tumors is an important aid in the financial planning of health care institutions. Further studies should evaluate the possibility of institutions equating the cost of immunotherapy and surgical treatment by acquiring similar but less expensive medications.Sociedade Brasileira de Oftalmologia2012-06-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontext/htmlhttp://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-72802012000300007Revista Brasileira de Oftalmologia v.71 n.3 2012reponame:Revista Brasileira de Oftalmologia (Online)instname:Sociedade Brasileira de Oftalmologia (SBO)instacron:SBO10.1590/S0034-72802012000300007info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessMacedo,Erick Marcet Santiago deCarneiro,Rachel CamargoCarricondo,Pedro CarlosMatayoshi,Suzanaeng2012-07-31T00:00:00Zoai:scielo:S0034-72802012000300007Revistahttps://rbo.emnuvens.com.br/rbo/indexhttps://old.scielo.br/oai/scielo-oai.phpsob@sboportal.org.br||rbo@sboportal.org.br1982-85510034-7280opendoar:2012-07-31T00:00Revista Brasileira de Oftalmologia (Online) - Sociedade Brasileira de Oftalmologia (SBO)false |
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Periocular basal cell carcinoma: cost of topical immunotherapy versus estimated cost of surgical treatment |
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Periocular basal cell carcinoma: cost of topical immunotherapy versus estimated cost of surgical treatment |
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Periocular basal cell carcinoma: cost of topical immunotherapy versus estimated cost of surgical treatment Macedo,Erick Marcet Santiago de Carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma/surgery Carcinoma, basal cell/economy Carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma/drug therapy Eyelid neoplasms Antineoplastic agents/therapeutic use Biopsy Health care costs |
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Periocular basal cell carcinoma: cost of topical immunotherapy versus estimated cost of surgical treatment |
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Periocular basal cell carcinoma: cost of topical immunotherapy versus estimated cost of surgical treatment |
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Periocular basal cell carcinoma: cost of topical immunotherapy versus estimated cost of surgical treatment |
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Periocular basal cell carcinoma: cost of topical immunotherapy versus estimated cost of surgical treatment |
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Periocular basal cell carcinoma: cost of topical immunotherapy versus estimated cost of surgical treatment |
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Macedo,Erick Marcet Santiago de |
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Macedo,Erick Marcet Santiago de Carneiro,Rachel Camargo Carricondo,Pedro Carlos Matayoshi,Suzana |
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Carneiro,Rachel Camargo Carricondo,Pedro Carlos Matayoshi,Suzana |
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Macedo,Erick Marcet Santiago de Carneiro,Rachel Camargo Carricondo,Pedro Carlos Matayoshi,Suzana |
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Carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma/surgery Carcinoma, basal cell/economy Carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma/drug therapy Eyelid neoplasms Antineoplastic agents/therapeutic use Biopsy Health care costs |
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Carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma/surgery Carcinoma, basal cell/economy Carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma/drug therapy Eyelid neoplasms Antineoplastic agents/therapeutic use Biopsy Health care costs |
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PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to compare the estimated cost of clinical and surgical treatment for basl cell carcinoma of the eyelid. METHODS: This was a pilot study of 12 patients with basal cell carcinoma receiving treatment with 5% imiquimod cream at the ocular plastic surgery center, medical school University of São Paulo (HC-FMUSP, Brazil). The cost of clinical treatment was estimated based on the time of treatment and amount of medication consumed by patients in the home setting. The cost of surgical treatment was estimated by ophthalmologists with experience in reconstructive plastic surgery based on analysis of images of the same patients. Surgeons responded to a questionnaire with four questions about surgical technique, surgical materials required, estimated duration of surgery and type of anesthesia. RESULTS: Immunotherapy lasted from 8 to 12 weeks.All patients reported each coldstored sachet with 5% imiquimod cream lasted 3 days.According to the institution, a box with 12 sachets costs BRL 480.00. Patients required 1.58-3.11 boxes for complete treatment, corresponding to a total cost of BRL 758.401,492.80. Based on image analysis, surgeons evaluated surgery would require 1-3 hours. The estimated cost of surgery room and staff was BRL 263.00, to which the cost of supplies was added. Thus, the total cost of surgical treatment was BRL 272.61-864.82. On the average, immunotherapy was 57,64% more costly than surgical treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Malignant eyelid tumors are a common finding in clinical ophthalmology. Surgery is still the treatment of choice at our institution, but immunotherapy with 5% imiquimod cream may be indicated for patients with multiple lesions or high surgical risk and for patients declining surgery for reasons of fear or esthetic concerns.The ability to estimate costs related to the treatment of malignant eyelid tumors is an important aid in the financial planning of health care institutions. Further studies should evaluate the possibility of institutions equating the cost of immunotherapy and surgical treatment by acquiring similar but less expensive medications. |
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