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An Evidence-Based Guideline Supporting Restricted Opioid Prescription after Pediatric Appendectomy
Freedman-Weiss MR, Chiu AS, Worhunsky D, Manchisi A, Torres-Maldonado I, Sagnella L, Caty MG, Cowles RA, Ozgediz DE, Christison-Lagay ER, Solomon DG, Stitelman DH. An Evidence-Based Guideline Supporting Restricted Opioid Prescription after Pediatric Appendectomy. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2019, 55: 106-111. PMID: 31699433, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.09.063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic appendectomyOpioid prescriptionsPostoperative opioid needsPostoperative telephone interviewsQuantity of opioidsPresence of painYoung adult patientsEvidence-based guidelinesMain outcome measuresOpioid needsAnalgesic useModifiable contributorPain reliefAdequate analgesiaAdult patientsChart reviewHospital dischargeMost patientsPatients 5Pediatric appendectomyYounger patientsPain concernsAverage MMEOpioid epidemicOutcome measures
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Noncalculous biliary obstruction in the child and adolescent11No competing interests declared.
Pryor J, Volpe C, Caty M, Doerr R. Noncalculous biliary obstruction in the child and adolescent11No competing interests declared. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2000, 191: 569-578. PMID: 11085737, DOI: 10.1016/s1072-7515(00)00725-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYears of ageBiliary obstructionAge groupsPatients 21 yearsBile duct obstructionCommon duct stonesCases of cholecystitisHigh-risk groupObese adolescent girlsCourse of treatmentAbsence of stonesAcalculous cholecystitisYounger patientsDuct stonesMale patientsObstructive jaundiceDuct obstructionPatient 1Pediatric casesAdult casesBiliary operationsDiagnostic dilemmaTract diseaseMayo ClinicCommon cause