Nonopioid Versus Opioid Analgesics After Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery: A Systematic Review
Peter K. Moon,
Eric X. Wei,
Marzan S. Hamid
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveTo determine whether nonopioid analgesic regimens, taken after discharge for thyroid and parathyroid surgery have noninferior pain outcomes in comparison to opioid analgesic regimens. Secondarily, we sought to determine if nonopioid analgesic regimens decrease the number of opioid medications taken after thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and to assess adverse events associated with opioid versus nonopioid regimens.Data sourcesPubMed, Embase, Cochrane.Review MethodsA comprehensive search of the literatu… Show more
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