Jennifer L Perez, Ryan M Naylor, Megan M J Bauman, Daniel Jeremiah Harrison, Kyelin Knowles, Terry C Burns, Giuseppe Lanzino, Michael J Link, Maria Peris Celda, Fredric B Meyer, Jamie Van Gompel, Ian F Parney
OBJECTIVE: Poor pain control has a negative impact on postoperative recovery and patient satisfaction. However, overzealous pain management, particularly with opioids, can confound serial neurological assessments, increase morbidity, and predispose patients to long-term dependence. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are effective in treating postoperative pain and can limit opioid intake, but their use has been limited in patients undergoing craniotomy for brain tumor resection due to concerns of an increased hemorrhage risk...
February 2, 2024: Journal of Neurosurgery