New Persistent Opioid Use After Minor and Major Surgical Procedures in US Adults

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Authors

Chad M. Brummett · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Jennifer F. Waljee · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Jenna Goesling · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Stephanie E. Moser · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Paul Lin · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Michael J. Englesbe · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Amy S. B. Bohnert

Abstract

New persistent opioid use after surgery is common and is not significantly different between minor and major surgical procedures but rather associated with behavioral and pain disorders. This suggests its use is not due to surgical pain but addressable patient-level predictors. New persistent opioid use represents a common but previously underappreciated surgical complication that warrants increased awareness.

Topics & Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Anesthesia and Pain Management Pain Management and Opioid Use

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Surgery

Volume 152, Issue 6, pp. e170504-e170504

DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2017.0504

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