Scheduled Postoperative Ketorolac Does Not Decrease Opiate Use following Free Flap Breast Reconstruction

Conclusion In this study, the use of ketorolac did not significantly reduce opiate use in a cohort of 110 patients. Surgeons should consider whether the use of ketorolac alone is the best option to reduce postoperative opiate use following free flap breast reconstruction. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - April 17, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Sudduth, Jack D. Moss, Whitney D. Clinker, Christopher Marquez, Jessica L. Anderson, Eric Eddington, Devin Agarwal, Jayant Kwok, Alvin C. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research