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Arachnoid cyst cost-effectiveness of therapy

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: José Eduardo Riceto Loyola Junior, M.D.[2]

Overview

Overview

Most patients won’t demand treatment. The very few who do must be assessed regarding cyst size, location and symptoms. If symptomatic, it may be a significant cause of morbidity and the costs of neurosurgical procedures, which are mostly safe and effective, may be high.

Cost-effectivenes of Therapy

Cost-effectivenes of Therapy

Most patients won’t demand treatment. The very few who do must be assessed regarding cyst size, location and symptoms. If symptomatic, it may be a significant cause of morbidity and the costs of neurosurgical procedures, which are mostly safe and effective, may be high.

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