Economic analysis on diagnostic imaging techniques in neonatal pathology

Aim: The objectives of the study were to perform a cost analysis on investigation types, a cost evolution analysis during 2000–2006 and to describe the relationship between cost and diagnostic benefits Material and methods: Five imaging diagnostic techniques were investigated: abdominal ultrasonography, cerebral ultrasonography, conventional radiography, computer tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. In the study were included 170 neonates addressed for radio-imaging investigations to the Radio-Imaging Department of the Cluj District University Hospital. In calculating costs were considered both national re…