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Expected 8-Week Costs for Varicose Veins Intervention Options
| Comparator | Expected additional treatment cost, $ (% of total cost) | Total expected cost, $ |
|---|---|---|
| Polidocanol injectable foam | 615 (28.4) | 2165 |
| Endovenous laser ablation | 697 (38.1) | 1827 |
| Radiofrequency ablation | 676 (32.1) | 2106 |
| Surgery | 325 (13.7) | 2374 |
| Multimodality treatment | 737 (25.9) | 2844 |
NOTE: Additional treatment costs were weighted by observed additional treatment rates to derive expected additional treatment costs.19
