Opioid Use Patterns and Persistent Use after Hemodialysis Access Surgery

By afschroeder • June 8, 2025

Copeland TP, Nahm WJ, Woo K, Wisk LE, Dworsky JQ, Martin EJ, Ku E. Opioid Use Patterns and Persistent Use after Hemodialysis Access Surgery. J Vasc Surg. 2025 Jun 5:S0741-5214(25)01288-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2025.05.207. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40482897.

Tags: Arteriovenous fistula, Arteriovenous graft, end-stage kidney disease, General Internal Medicine, Hemodialysis access, Hospitalist, Medicare, Opioid Prescribing, pain management, Persistent Opioid Use, Publications, Surgeon Variability, Vascular Access

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