Table 1.
Treatment option | Expected Effect | Expected Total Cost | Expected Treatment Cost | Expected Complication Cost |
---|---|---|---|---|
FD | 0.638 | $17,642 | $16,868 | $774 |
MSC allogeneic | 0.66 | $13,536 | $13,265 | $271 |
MSC autologous | 0.66 | $7,536 | $7,265 | $271 |
Compared to FD | ||||
MSC allogeneic | 0.022 | $4,106 savings | $3,603 savings | $503 savings |
MSC autologous | 0.022 | $10,106 savings | $9,603 savings | $503 savings |
In conclusion, our study demonstrates that MSCs are more cost effective than FD for refractory pCD in an academic medical center.