Factors Associated With New Persistent Opioid Usage After Lung Resection

BackgroundOpioid dependence, misuse, and abuse in the United States continue to rise. Prior studies indicate an important risk factor for persistent opioid use includes elective surgical procedures, though the probability following thoracic procedures remains unknown. We analyzed the incidence and factors associated with new persistent opioid use after lung resection.MethodsWe evaluated data from opioid-naïve cancer patients undergoing lung...