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Economic impact of recurrent respiratory papillomas in a UK adult population

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 May 2016

A Harrison*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, North Manchester General Hospital, Pennine Acute Trust, UK
J Montgomery
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
F B Macgregor
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Miss Anna Harrison, Department of Otolaryngology, North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road, Manchester M8 5RB, UK Fax: 0161 778 3646 E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract

Objective:

To calculate the financial burden of recurrent respiratory papilloma. This study is UK-based, where up until now no financial estimates have been calculated for this group of patients.

Background:

Recurrent respiratory papilloma is caused by the human papilloma virus (subtypes 6 and 11). The burden for the patient and the healthcare system is significant given the recurrent nature of the disease.

Methods:

Data were collected, using a questionnaire completed during routine clinical follow up, from a single centre managing recurrent respiratory papilloma in Glasgow, Scotland. Cost information was sourced from the Scottish Government's Information Services Division.

Results:

Fourteen patients with active recurrent respiratory papilloma between 2013 and 2014 were identified. The direct measurable cost to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde amounted to £107 478.

Conclusion:

Recurrent respiratory papilloma is a benign condition, but the financial implications of diagnosis are significant. Recurrent respiratory papilloma has a natural history of relapse and remission, and patients may require healthcare input over a period of several years.

Type
Main Articles
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2016 

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