ArticleSurgery open science2020
The impact of opioid use on human and health care costs in surgical patients.
Article in Surgery open science, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
backgroundPreoperative narcotic use impacts hospital cost and outcomes in surgical patients, but the underlying reasons are unclear.
methodsA single-center retrospective analysis was performed on surgical patients admitted with intestinal obstruction (2010-2014). Patients were grouped into active opioid and nonopioid user cohorts.
resultsDuring the study period, 296 patients were admitted with a primary diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. Active opioid users accounted for 55 (18.6%) of these patients, with a median length of opioid use of 164 days (interquartile range 54-344 days). Average length of use was 164 days, with the majority of active users (
conclusionActive opioid users are predisposed to avoidable admissions and interventions for opioid-related illnesses. Efforts to address opioid use in the surgical population may improve patient outcomes and health care spending.
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