National variation in opioid prescribing after pediatric umbilical hernia repair

We examined variation in opioid prescription fills after repair of uncomplicated umbilical hernias to characterize the types and doses of medication used and persistent postsurgical use.

Source: Surgery - December 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Randi S. Cartmill, Dou-Yan Yang, Sara Fernandes-Taylor, Jonathan Emerson Kohler Source Type: research