Impact of Liposomal Bupivacaine on Post-Operative Pain and Opioid Usage in Thyroidectomy.

Ryan N HellumsMatthew D AdamsNicholas C PurdyTimothy L Lindemann

Published in: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (2022)

This study suggests a role for incisional infiltration with LB for post-operative pain management in patients undergoing transcervical thyroidectomy. We report reduced post-operative pain scores and opioid analgesia requirements in patients who received LB.

Keyphrases

pain management
chronic pain
patients undergoing
papillary thyroid