Consequences of early thyroid ultrasound on subsequent tests, morbidity and costs: an explorative analysis of routine health data from German ambulatory care

Consequences of early thyroid ultrasound on subsequent tests, morbidity and costs: an explorative analysis of routine health data from German ambulatory care

Objectives This study aims to evaluate whether the use of thyroid ultrasound (US) early in the work-up of suspected thyroid disorders triggers cascade effects of medical procedures and to analyse effects on morbidity, healthcare usage and costs.Study design Retrospective analysis of claims data from...

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Main Authors: Maria Lehmann, Angela Schedlbauer, Susann Hueber, Thomas Kühlein, Johanna Tomandl, Valeria Biermann, Harald Tauchmann, David Klemperer, Ewan Donnachie, Lisette Warkentin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-03-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/3/e059016.full

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