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Pediatric Opioid Prescribing at Discharge by Surgical Subspecialty

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This cohort study examines postoperative opioid prescribing across pediatric surgical subspecialties and identifies the groups most likely to receive opioids after undergoing a surgical procedure.

Source: JAMA Surgery

DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2026.2790

Authors: Jenna S. Lee, Shadassa Ourshalimian, Rabab M. Barq, Emma Kirkpatrick, Jennah Mann, Eugene Kim, Lorraine I. Kelley-Quon

Institutions: Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, University of Southern California

Language: English

Topic: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7170035271

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