Postoperative Prescription Patterns After Sleep Surgery: An International Provider Survey Study
International survey of sleep surgeons reveals diverse opioid prescribing patterns after palate and hypoglossal nerve stimulation surgeries. Patient factors, provider preferences, and concerns about opioid abuse influence prescription decisions and highlight the complex considerations involved in pain management.
Authors
- Amrita Bhat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3039-8112)
- Megan L. Durr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1084-8702)
- Jolie L. Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0778-1044)
- Luz Marina Morales
Institutions
- San Francisco VA Medical Center (US)
- University of California, San Francisco (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
- Published
- 2026-01-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.70343
- Primary Topic
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00