Opiate Exposure and Predictors of Increased Opiate Use After Ureteroscopy.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Kidney stone formers are at risk for opioid dependence. The aim of this study is to describe opiate exposure and determine predictors of prolonged opiate use among kidney stone formers after surgery. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review was performed among patients who underwent ureteroscopy for upper tract stone disease. Prescription data were ascertained from a statewide prescribing database. Demographic data and surgical factors were collected from the electronic medical record. Predictors of additional postsurgery prescriptions filled within 30 days and persistent opiate use 60 days after ureteroscopy were determined. Results: Among 208 patients, 127 (61%) had received preoperative opiate prescriptions within 30 days before

SUBMITTER: Kang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7366266 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature