| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4162067 | Journal of Pediatric Urology | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
To prevent UTIs within the first 2 years of life in infants with high-grade hydronephrosis, this probabilistic model has shown that CAP use is a prudent expenditure of healthcare resources when compared to no CAP.Table. Base case results.Treatment armExpected valueCost (CAD$)Number of UTIsNumber of inpatient UTIsQuality-adjusted life yearsContinuous antibiotic prophylaxis1571.190.2040.0101.6986No continuous antibiotic prophylaxis1956.440.4180.0491.6985Incremental (continuous antibiotic prophylaxis - no continuous antibiotic prophylaxis)â385.25â0.213â0.0390.0001
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Authors
H.Y.V. Tu, J. Pemberton, A.J. Lorenzo, L.H. Braga,