Opioid Dependence After Lung Cancer Resection: Institutional Analysis of State Prescription Drug Database

ConclusionsA quarter of patients are opioid dependent after lung cancer resection. This is due to both preexisting and new persistent opioid use. Improved strategies are needed to prevent chronic pain and opioid dependence after lung cancer resection.

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Source: World Journal of Surgery - February 1, 2021 Category: Surgery Source Type: research