14 Nov Association Between Opioid Use and the Development of Diverticulitis
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Association Between Opioid Use and the Development of Diverticulitis
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Overview
Background
- Opioid use is a potential risk factor for diverticulitis.
- However, evidence on the association between opioid analgesics and diverticulitis is limited.
Objectives
- The overall aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of, and subsequently conduct, an observational study to evaluate whether short-term and sustained opioid use are associated with elevated risks of diverticulitis in patients indicated for treatment with opioids.