EE67 Insurer and Patient Costs for Repeat Breast Surgery After Initial Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer

∼20-25% of patients who undergo a primary lumpectomy for the treatment of breast cancer require a reoperation due to adverse outcomes like positive surgical margins or cancer recurrence. We analyze the economic impact of patients who require repeat breast tissue resection as part of their treatmen t.

Source: Value in Health - December 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: S. Wing, Y. Liu, F. Zheng, J.C. Selber Source Type: research