Management of Endometriosis: Toward Value-Based, Cost-Effective, Affordable Care

Paolo Vercellini; Federica Facchin; Laura Buggio; Giussy Barbàra; Giussy Barbara; Nicola Berlanda; Maria Pina Frattaruolo; Edgardo Somigliana

doi:10.1016/j.jogc.2017.07.011

Management of Endometriosis: Toward Value-Based, Cost-Effective, Affordable Care

Paolo Vercellini, Federica Facchin, Laura Buggio, Giussy Barbàra, Giussy Barbara, Nicola Berlanda, Maria Pina Frattaruolo, Edgardo Somigliana

Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC · 2017 · vol. 40(6) , pp. 726–749.e10 · doi:10.1016/j.jogc.2017.07.011 · PMID:28988744 · W2761947111

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This paper explores strategies for achieving value-based, cost-effective, and affordable management of endometriosis to improve patient care.

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Cost-Benefit Analysis Costs and Cost Analysis Endometriosis Adolescent Conflict of Interest Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Fertilization in Vitro Health Priorities Hormone Replacement Therapy Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Menopause Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Ovariectomy Pain Management

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