Diffusion of new technology in health care: The case of aorto-iliac occlusive disease

Volume: 136, Issue: 4, Pages: 812 - 818
Published: Oct 1, 2004
Abstract
The objective of the current study was to characterize temporal trends in the treatment of aorto-iliac occlusive disease (AIOD) and the impact of the introduction of less invasive therapy on overall intervention rates.Patients with diagnostic codes for AIOD, and procedure codes for aortofemoral bypass (AFB) or iliac artery angioplasty and stenting were selected from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample for 1996 to 2000. Utilization rates of both...
Paper Details
Title
Diffusion of new technology in health care: The case of aorto-iliac occlusive disease
Published Date
Oct 1, 2004
Journal
Volume
136
Issue
4
Pages
812 - 818
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