Economic Analysis of Induction versus Elective Cesarean in Term Nulliparas with Supermorbid Obesity
Lea Nehme,
Rebecca Horgan,
Jerri Waller
et al.
Abstract:Objective We sought to evaluate the economic benefit of the induction of labor compared with elective cesarean delivery in individuals with supermorbid obesity (body mass index 60 kg/m2 or greater) at term.
Study Design We developed an economic analysis model to compare induction of labor with elective cesarean delivery in nulliparous individuals with supermorbid obesity at term. The primary outcome was the total cost per strategy from a health system perspective with elective cesarean delivery as … Show more
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