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Costs associated with totally implantable venous access devices (TIVAD) are variable and depend on multiple factors. TIVAD costs can be categorized into four types, insertion, maintenance, removal and complications. Variation in TIVAD costs are due to regional and national variation in expenses, contractural agreements, healthcare system variation, cost bundling, and variable accounting methods. They can be difficult to reliably track and there is wide variation in the reported costs in the literature. Costs for complications of TIVAD insertion and use can be significant and add to the total cost of TIVAD. Despite the costs, the convenience and improved quality of life for patients who need long term venous access make TIVAD an important part of their treatment programs.
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Sticca, R.P., Dewing, B.D., Harris, J.D. (2012). Cost Issues. In: Di Carlo, I., Biffi, R. (eds) Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2373-4_36
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