Cannabis Abuse and Perioperative Complications Following Inpatient Spine Surgery in the United States.

Chiu, Ryan G; Patel, Saavan; Siddiqui, Neha; Nunna, Ravi S; Mehta, Ankit I · Spine (Phila Pa 1976) · 2021

retrospective_cohort · Level III

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Abstract

Due to its complicated legal status, the effects of cannabis on elective spine surgery patients have not been well studied. In this nationwide analysis, we find that cannabis abuse is associated with higher perioperative thromboembolism and neurologic complications, respiratory complications, sepsis, length of stay, hospital charges, and rates of unfavorable discharge disposition.

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