A Narrative Review of Pain in Pediatric Oncology: The Opioid Option for Procedural and Surgical Pain.

ABSTRACT: This narrative review examines the evolving role of opioids in managing procedural and surgical pain in pediatric oncology patients. The review evaluates studies on opioid use across various oncological surgeries including thoracic, abdominal, orthopedic, and neurosurgical procedures, as well as for common painful procedures such as bone marrow aspirations and lumbar punctures. While opioids remain important for acute procedural and postoperative pain management in pediatric oncology patients, there is an increasing emphasis on multimodal, opioid-sparing approaches. The evidence presented within this review highlights the growing focus on judicious postoperative opioid prescribing to mitigate risks of adverse effects and persistent use or potential misuse. The review synthesizes findings f

SUBMITTER: Hall EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11775022 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature