Background: Obstetric epidural analgesia (EA) is widely applied, but studies have reported that its use may be less extensive among immigrant women or those from minority ethnic groups. Our aim was to examine whether this was the case in our geographic area, which contains an important immigrant population, and if so, to describe the different components of this phenomenon.
Methods: Cross-sectional observational study.
Int J Technol Assess Health Care
October 2011
Objectives: Immediate post-mastectomy breast reconstruction (IBR) is a procedure that has proven advantages, but it also entails risks. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for reconstruction failure.
Methods: A review was made of all the IBR carried out at a general hospital from 2002 to 2009.