2019
Comparative effectiveness analysis of Pipeline device versus coiling in unruptured aneurysms smaller than 10 mm.
Malhotra A, Wu X, Miller T, Matouk CC, Sanelli P, Gandhi D. Comparative effectiveness analysis of Pipeline device versus coiling in unruptured aneurysms smaller than 10 mm. Journal Of Neurosurgery 2019, 132: 42-50. PMID: 30641830, DOI: 10.3171/2018.8.jns181080.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPipeline Embolization DeviceStent-assisted coilingRetreatment rateSmall unruptured aneurysmsComparative effectiveness analysisProbabilistic sensitivity analysesUnruptured aneurysmsEndovascular coilingHealth benefitsUse of PEDHigher health benefitsRate of recurrenceFavorable treatment strategyDecision-analytical studyStent-assisted techniquePED placementTreatment modalitiesEffectiveness analysisTreatment strategiesSmall aneurysmsEmbolization DeviceSimple coilingOutcome riskAneurysmsRetreatment
2018
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Intracapsular Tonsillectomy and Total Tonsillectomy for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Bagwell K, Wu X, Baum ED, Malhotra A. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Intracapsular Tonsillectomy and Total Tonsillectomy for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Applied Health Economics And Health Policy 2018, 16: 527-535. PMID: 29797301, DOI: 10.1007/s40258-018-0396-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnthropology, MedicalChildCost-Benefit AnalysisDecision TreesHealth Care CostsHumansMedicareQuality-Adjusted Life YearsSleep Apnea, ObstructiveTonsillectomyTreatment OutcomeUnited StatesConceptsProbabilistic sensitivity analysesIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioDeterministic sensitivity analysesMedicaid Services perspectiveResultsBase-case analysisCost-effectiveness analysisCost-effectiveness ratioSensitivity analysisBase-case analysisRelative cost effectivenessEconomic evaluationMedicare ValueDecision modelOSA recurrenceRevision tonsillectomyPartial intracapsular tonsillectomyDecision tree modelCost-effective strategyQALYCase analysisService perspectiveCostCost effectivenessConclusionStudy resultsDisutility
2017
Cost-effectiveness of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Cervical Spine Clearance of Neurologically Intact Patients With Blunt Trauma
Wu X, Malhotra A, Geng B, Liu R, Abbed K, Forman HP, Sanelli P. Cost-effectiveness of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Cervical Spine Clearance of Neurologically Intact Patients With Blunt Trauma. Annals Of Emergency Medicine 2017, 71: 64-73. PMID: 28826754, DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2017.07.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAftercareCervical VertebraeCost-Benefit AnalysisDecision Support TechniquesHealth Care CostsHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMarkov ChainsModels, EconomicQuality-Adjusted Life YearsSensitivity and SpecificitySpinal InjuriesTomography, X-Ray ComputedUnited StatesWounds, NonpenetratingConceptsMagnetic resonance imagingCervical computed tomographyBlunt traumaIntact patientsUnstable injuriesCT resultsResonance imagingCost of MRICervical spine clearanceIncidence of patientsPermanent neurologic deficitsHealth benefitsNegative predictive valueProbabilistic sensitivity analysesInitial CT resultsCervical clearanceSpine clearanceNeurologic deficitsHard collarCord injuryPatient populationAlert patientsComputed tomographyPredictive valuePatients
2016
Cost‐effectiveness Analysis of Follow‐up Strategies for Thunderclap Headache Patients With Negative Noncontrast CT
Malhotra A, Wu X, Kalra VB, Schindler J, Forman HP. Cost‐effectiveness Analysis of Follow‐up Strategies for Thunderclap Headache Patients With Negative Noncontrast CT. Academic Emergency Medicine 2016, 23: 243-250. PMID: 26728524, DOI: 10.1111/acem.12891.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Evaluation for Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury: Review of the Literature and a Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Malhotra A, Wu X, Kalra VB, Schindler J, Matouk CC, Forman HP. Evaluation for Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury: Review of the Literature and a Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. American Journal Of Neuroradiology 2015, 37: 330-335. PMID: 26450540, PMCID: PMC7959958, DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a4515.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCost-effective imaging strategyNet monetary benefitHealth care payer perspectiveIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioCare payer perspectiveCost-effectiveness analysisCost-effective strategyCost-effectiveness ratioEconomic evaluationMonetary benefitsDominant strategyMain indicatorsPayer perspectiveSelective DSAComparable utilityUtility perspectiveDecision tree analysisSelective anticoagulationSensitivity analysisCostImmense controversyHigh costCTA sensitivityParameter valuesHorizon