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2019 Oct


Am J Surg


218


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Mastectomy is no longer an indication for postoperative opioid prescription at discharge.

Authors

Rojas KE, Fortes TA, Flom PL, Manasseh D-M, Andaz C, Borgen PI
Am J Surg. 2019 Oct; 218(4):700-705.
PMID: 31350009.

Abstract

A 10-step protocol employing multimodal analgesia was implemented in patients undergoing mastectomy to decrease the quantity of opioids prescribed at discharge.