Annals Consult Guys - Preoperative Cannabis: Reason to Postpone Surgery?
Authors: Geno J. Merli, Howard H. Weitz
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2020)

Web Exclusives20 October 2020Annals Consult Guys - Preoperative Cannabis: Reason to Postpone Surgery?FREEGeno J. Merli, MD, Howard H. Weitz, MDGeno J. Merli, MDThomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (G.J.M., H.H.W.)Search for more papers by this author, Howard H. Weitz, MDThomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (G.J.M., H.H.W.)Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/W19-0043 CME/MOC SectionsSupplemental MaterialAboutVisual Abstract ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail In this episode, the Annals Consult Guys discuss what we know and do not know about the risks and benefits of cannabis use during the preoperative period.For more videos from and information on Annals Consult Guys, visit go.annals.org/ConsultGuys. Comments0 CommentsSign In to Submit A Comment Kevin Garner, MD FACPChestnut Health Systems16 February 2021 Excellent review Thank you for this excellent review and for pointing out the paucity of evidence for the perioperative use of cannabis and for the use of cannabis in general. As you point out, the classification of of cannabis as a schedule I drug inhibits good prospective studies of its use. Mark Antony LaPorta MD FACPSelf23 October 2020 CBD "products" versus THC Low THC cannabis/hemp products are about as safe as non-alcoholic beer. Thomas W. Filardo, M.D.FILARDO LTD19 October 2020 Retired The careful assessment and discussion about the lack of data on cannabis use was sullied entirely by one of the first two consultants’ saying that a one-time cannabis smoker with immediately-ensuing uvular erythema was properly categorized as having the chronic uvulitis of a long-time regular smoker. Author, Article and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (G.J.M., H.H.W.)Disclosures: Geno J. Merli, MD, and Howard H. Weitz, MD, report that they have no financial relationships or interests to disclose.Editors' Disclosures: Christine Laine, MD, MPH, Editor in Chief, reports that her spouse has stock options/holdings with Targeted Diagnostics and Therapeutics. Cynthia D. Mulrow, MD, MSc, Senior Deputy Editor, reports that she has no relationships or interests to disclose. Deborah Cotton, MD, MPH, Deputy Editor, reports that she has no financial relationships or interests to disclose. Eliseo Guallar, MD, MPH, DrPH, Deputy Editor, Statistics, reports that he has no financial relationships or interests to disclose. Christina C. Wee, MD, MPH, Deputy Editor, reports employment with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Sankey V. Williams, MD, Deputy Editor, reports that he has no financial relationships or interests to disclose. Yu-Xiao Yang, MD, MSCE, Deputy Editor, reports that he has no financial relationships or interest to disclose. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics 20 October 2020Volume 173, Issue 8Page: CG1 ePublished: 20 October 2020 Issue Published: 20 October 2020 CopyrightCopyright © 2020 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.Loading ...