Is otologic surgery contributing to the opioid epidemic?

Valerie DahmJustin T LuiRudolfs LiepinsJoseph M ChenTrung N LeChristoph ArnoldnerVincent Y W Lin

Published in: Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale (2021)

Prescribing patterns differ substantially between the two evaluated countries. This data suggests an opportunity to reduce opioid prescriptions after otologic surgeries. Studies to evaluate pain after these operations as well as efficacy of analgesics following ear surgery are an important next step.

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