Role of opioid use in gastrointestinal obstruction and perforation: A retrospective review

CONCLUSION: Pain killers should always be prescribed with caution and for a short duration. Alternative options for pain relief should be made available, and doctors should be trained. Drug abusers tend to have a gastrointestinal complication at an early age, which means they are prone to further complications and recurrence if the problem is not addressed on time.PMID:38533716 | DOI:10.5055/jom.0850
Source: Journal of Opioid Management - Category: Addiction Authors: Source Type: research