Friday, October 7, 2011

The number of benign moles excised for each malignant melanoma: the number needed to treat

Summary

Background.  The ratio of benign moles excised for each malignant melanoma (MM) diagnosed, i.e. the number needed to treat (NNT), may be a useful indicator of diagnostic accuracy and the efficient use of healthcare resources, and may have personal implications for the patient.


Aim.  To assess the NNT for a group of consultant dermatologists serving a population of 600 000, and to compare this with similar studies from other countries.


Methods.  This was a retrospective analysis of data on pigmented lesions excised over a 5-year period (2005–2009). The lesions were divided into three ...

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