A retrospective analysis of pain and opioid usage in head and neck free flap reconstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Investigate opioid usage and postoperative pain in patients undergoing head and neck free flap surgery.

Methods

A retrospective review of 100 consecutive patients undergoing head and neck free flap reconstruction at two academic centers was performed. Data captured included demographics, postoperative inpatient pain, pain at postoperative visits, morphine equivalent doses (MEDs) administration, medication history, and comorbidities. Data were analyzed using regression models, χ ² tests, and student's t-tests.

Results

Seventy-three percent of patients were discharged with opioid medication, with over half (53.4%) continuing to take opioids at their second postoperative visit, and over one-third (34.2%) continuing to take them around

SUBMITTER: Towfighi P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10296052 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature