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April 16, 2026Otolaryngology0 citationsOpen Access

Perioperative Opioid Use and Risk of Persistent Use After Common Otolaryngologic Procedures

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MLMaozhu LiuALAustin LeeSHSalim Hayek

Key Points

  • To investigate the relationship between perioperative opioid use and the subsequent risk of persistent opioid use after otolaryngologic procedures.
  • Analyzed opioid prescriptions given during the perioperative period.
  • Examined patient records following common otolaryngologic procedures.
  • Evaluated incidence of new persistent opioid use post-surgery.
  • Found a significant increase in the risk of persistent opioid use after receiving perioperative prescriptions.
  • Highlighted the need for careful prescribing practices to mitigate long-term dependence.

Abstract

Perioperative opioid prescription following common otolaryngological procedures is associated with a higher risk of new persistent opioid use. These findings highlight the need for careful opioid prescribing to reduce long-term opioid dependence.

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Liu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e07cfa2f7e8953b7cbdfcchttps://doi.org/10.1002/ohn.70250
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