Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To determine which treatment for quinsy is the most cost-effective option. MATERIAL AND METHOD: 277 quinsies were diagnosed in 262 patients in our institution between 1.1.1991 and 31.12.1998. Median age was 29 years (1-89 years), and sex ratio was 3 males:2 females. 82 quinsy tonsillectomies (AC), 91 drainages with interval tonsillectomy (DAF) and 104 drainages of the abscess without tonsillectomy (D) were carried out. RESULTS: DISCUSSION: On the basis of the tariffs of our institution (CHUV), and of statistical data obtained from the National Institute for Social Insurance (SUVA) with regard to the economic impact of each day of disability, the cost of the various treatment options is presented. CONCLUSION: It results from our study that in the absence of a significant difference in the rate of complications, and even considering the possibility of carrying out interval amygdalectomy on an outpatient basis, the most cost-effective treatment of peritonsillar abscess is quinsy tonsillectomy.
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Authors | S Clerc, D Soldati |
Journal | Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift
(Schweiz Med Wochenschr)
Vol. Suppl 125
Pg. 17S-19S
( 2000)
ISSN: 0036-7672 [Print] Switzerland |
Vernacular Title | Aspects socio-économiques dans la prise en charge de l'abcès péritonsillaire. |
PMID | 11141930
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Costs and Cost Analysis
- Female
- Humans
- Infant
- Length of Stay
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Peritonsillar Abscess
(economics, therapy)
- Postoperative Complications
(classification, epidemiology)
- Retrospective Studies
- Socioeconomic Factors
- Switzerland
- Tonsillectomy
(economics, statistics & numerical data)
- Treatment Outcome
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