Surgical considerations of marijuana use in elective procedures

Abstract Background: Marijuana consumption is estimated as upwards of 9.5% of the U.S. adult population. Nevertheless, few trials exist on potential implications for surgical outcomes amongst users. Methods: A current literature review explored marijuana’s effects to answer: (I) How is marijuana use screened for in clinical and pre-operative settings? (II) What are potential surgical complications of marijuana use? (III) How should surgeons handle patient marijuana use regarding elective surgery? (IV) Are marijuana’s effects the same or different from those of