title: Cost-effectiveness of treating esophageal varices.
abstract: The clinical effectiveness of the various prophylaxis methods used to treat esophageal varices remains unknown because of limited evidence. Even less is known about the extent of resource use and subsequent impact on health status associated with primary and secondary prophylaxis. Recently, several economic analyses have been developed to answer these questions and identify gasps in knowledge. This article provides an overview of results from these studies and explores areas in need of future investigation.
authors.affiliation: Advanced Liver Diseases Study Group, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. talwalkar.jayant@mayo.edu
authors.forename: Jayant A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Talwalkar
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000191:economics; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000191:economics* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000191:economics* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019057:Quality-Adjusted Life Years
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists