Journal article
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Parallel to a Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Vertical Scar Reduction and Inverted T–Shaped Reduction Mammaplasty
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A previous randomized controlled trial showed no clear superiority of vertical scar over inverted T-shaped reduction mammaplasty in terms of health-related quality of life. No economic evaluation has been undertaken comparing vertical scar reduction and inverted T -shaped reduction.
METHODS: A total of 255 patients were randomized to either vertical scar or inverted T -shaped reduction. The effectiveness was measured with the Health …
Authors
Thoma A; Kaur MN; Tsoi B; Ziolkowski N; Duku E; Goldsmith CH
Journal
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Vol. 134, No. 6, pp. 1093–1107
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
December 2014
DOI
10.1097/prs.0000000000000751
ISSN
0032-1052