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This analysis presents the first evidence that late-onset chronic opioid use may be associated with decreased lung function and increased mortality after LTx. Therefore, evaluation of chronic opioid use should be included in the routine monitoring of transplant recipients, to better define the impact of this risk factor on LTx outcomes.
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