Association Between Opioid Use and the Development of Diverticulitis

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Project Status:
In Progress
Project Line:
Health Technology Review
Project Sub Line:
Observational Study
Project Number:
OS0001-000

Opioid use is an established risk factor for diverticulitis, but there is limited evidence on the association between pain-relieving opioids and diverticulitis. The observational study aims to determine whether short-term and sustained opioid use are associated with a higher risk of diverticulitis.